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What You Should Know When Deciding Funeral Choices
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 and direct cremation might also be done. Direct involves the deceased being taken from his or her place of death directly to the crematory. The memorial services, if any, are done later. Regular cremation is done after viewing ceremonies and a formal funeral. The cost of this service will vary and there are many options available in terms of what to do with the remaining ashes.
Many cultures do direct burial where the body is sent directly to the cemetery and buried in a container. Memorial services are held another time, if wanted by the family. Other than donation and cremation, this is one of the most cost-effective options made available from 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.
Try to keep focus on a budget with planning. Funeral options can quickly become costly. Handling body, transporting body, casket purchases, cremation services, all of these things cost money. Still, it does not have to be overly expensive to make these arrangements. Do research to get informed.
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