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2 Common Questions About Cremation
Christine Fleming
If you've recently suffered through the loss of someone you love, you may find yourself responsible for deciding on their funeral arrangements. Unfortunately, you may feel overwhelmed with all of the options available to you. If you are leaning towards using cremation to handle the body, here are some common questions you may have before you make an official decision.
Will Cremation Cost More Than Other Options?
One misconception about cremation services is that it costs more money than doing a traditional burial. However, the cremation process will actually help you avoid some costs that are often brought up with preparing for a traditional burial.
For instance, the cremated remains don't need to be buried, and burial plots can be costly. You can choose to store them at a mausoleum if you wish, but you can hold onto the ashes as well.
If you prefer to hold a viewing before the cremation process is done, you can still do that. Since the caskets is not being buried, you can actually rent one for a fraction of the cost. You can still have the best of both worlds without having to pay the full price.
How Does The Cremation Process Work?
A professional that you hire will take the body for cremation, and once it is complete, you are given the ashes. If you decided to use an urn to store the ashes, it should be given prior to having the body cremated. The ashes can be placed directly into the urn, and then sealed so that they will not come out.
If your desire was to scatter their ashes, it is not necessary to purchase the urn up front. Instead, you'll be given a box to hold onto the ashes until you are ready to scatter them in a special place. The box given to you is durable and not sealed, so you will be able to easily access the ashes when you are ready to have them scattered.
Cremation is definitely a great option if you're preparing for a loved one's final arrangements. With the answers to these questions in mind, you can make a more informed decision about what you want to do. If you still have questions, reach out to a company like Delaware Valley Cremation Center. A representative will be able to guide you through the entire cremation process and let you know what to expect.
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