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Facts You Should Expect When Making Funeral Choices
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.
Another option available is donation. This involves donating the whole, or parts, of the body to medical science. The entity on the receiving end is usually a medical school or teaching hospital. Sometimes these facilities will cover all costs and then send the remaining ashes back to the family. People who do this do so with the intent to help advance science and medical research.
Cremation, as well as direct cremation, are other choices. Direct means the body is taken directly to the crematory following death. If there are memorial services to be held, these are done on another date. Standard cremation is carried out after all ceremonies and funeral services. The cost of such service will range and many options are available for the ashes.
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 a lot of things that should be considered while planning. Always follow requests outlined by the deceased, when possible. It is highly encouraged that people plan their arrangements while still alive to take off some of the responsibility and stress from family and friends.
Keep budget in mind during planning. Many funeral options can get expensive fast. Transport and handling of body, purchase of casket, and cremation service all adds up. However, one must not break the bank in order to cover the cost of laying a loved on to final rest. Make sure to do research to find out what all is available.
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