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.
One option that is available is donating the body to medical science. This may be done with certain parts or the whole body. Usually it is given as a gift to a teaching hospital, medical school or a similar facility. In some cases, the receiving group will cover the cost of transportation and embalming, and still send the ashes back to loved ones when all is said and done. People who choose this often do so in the name of medical research and science.
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.
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 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.
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.
