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Basics You Should Know When Thinking About Funeral Options
People who are put in charge of handling arrangements for a deceased friend or family member may feel overwhelmed at the many funeral options. It can be very difficult to mourn death while still planning this kind of event. Choices that one makes may reflect culture, desires of the deceased, religion or available budget, among other things.
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.
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 common choice for many cultures. In this case, the body is taken from place of death directly to a cemetery and buried in a basic container. A service of memorial might be held at a later date, if wanted. Outside of donation and cremation, this is the most affordable option that is offered by nearly all funeral homes.
There are different things worth considering in the planning process. If possible, follow requests left by deceased as closely as possible. It is recommended that people make arrangements while still alive so that family and friends are not given all the responsibility when the person passes away.
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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