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Facts To Notice When Deciding Funeral Options
Those responsible for handling the arrangement of a deceased family member or friend will have numerous funeral options to choose from. Making these arrangements while mourning a death can be hard. The final choices may be based on religion, culture, desires outlined by deceased, budget or other similar factors.
Donation is an option available. This involves giving the whole or parts of the body over to a medical school or teaching hospital as a gift. Sometimes the receiving facility covers the cost of transport, embalming and the cremated ashes can be sent back to the family. People often do this option to benefit medical science and research.
Direct cremation and cremation can also be done. The former involves the body being taken directly from place of death to crematory. Memorial services are held later in these cases. Regular cremation follows a viewing and formal funeral. Fees for this will vary and there are many choices when it comes to handling the ashes afterward.
Direct burial is a choice that many cultures tend to favor. With this, the body is moved from the place of death to a cemetery where it is buried in a simple container. A memorial service, if desired, is held at a later time. Outside of cremation and donation, this is one of the most inexpensive options available through most funeral homes.
There are several things to consider during the planning process. Always follow the instructions or requests left by the deceased, if any. This is why it is encouraged that individuals plan as much as possible while still alive, so the stress and responsibility is not entirely on friends and family.
Make sure to consider the budget, as the many funeral options can become expensive quickly. Handling and transporting bodies, purchasing caskets, and having cremation services all come at a price. However, you do not have to break the bank in order to lay a loved one to rest. Do thorough research on all the options available to you.
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