Why Consider Cremation For Someone's Funeral If They Once Requested A Burial

30 June 2018
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Did someone close to you state that they wanted a traditional burial funeral after they pass away, but you don't know if it is the right choice? A loved one's wishes may not always be possible. Here are some situations where cremation could be the best choice.

The Funeral Must Be Delayed

Sometimes it can be hard for an entire family to get everyone together quickly due to a death. This can happen if many relatives across the country, so a lot of traveling will be involved for all their friends and family to get to their funeral. There could be a problem with severe weather which makes travel impossible. Selecting cremation means that you can hold the funeral when everyone can attend, so you won't feel rushed to get it all taken care of.

The Death Occurred Overseas

It can be tragic if someone passes away while on vacation overseas, but it does happen. It creates a big problem with figuring out how to get the body back home so that a traditional burial funeral can happen. In this situation, cremation can make it much easier from a logistic and monetary standpoint for getting their remains back home.

A Traditional Viewing Would Be Difficult Due To The Body

While a traditional funeral with a viewing may have been desired to give people a final chance to see the body before it is buried, it might not be a possibility. If the death was due to causes that are not natural, it's possible that the body is not in a good condition for a viewing. This requires a lot of reconstructive services, which may be outside of your budget.

In addition, sometimes those reconstructive service do not look natural, which can make the viewing feel awkward because your loved one doesn't look like them anymore. Cremation removed the element of looking at the body, so the last images of the person won't be different than what you remember

The Death Changed Your Financial Situation

If there was no pre-planning for the funeral, you may not have the money at aside for a traditional burial. These funerals do cost a lot more money than cremation, and with the loss of a source of income for your family, it can place a financial burden on you. Know that you do not have to go with the funeral that somebody wished for when the bills associated with it are difficult to pay for.

For more help, get in touch with local cremation services.

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