Last year, my spouse’s sweet grandfather passed away. Although my husband was sad, he was happy his grandfather had lived a long, fulfilled life. Because this kind man planned his own funeral, my spouse’s family didn’t feel stressed during this difficult time. Regardless of how old you are or what type of physical condition you’re in, planning your funeral is smart. By working with the staff at a nearby funeral home, you can decide what type of casket you want to be put in and what kind of funeral service you desire. For instance, you might want your funeral to be held in a church, at a park, or in an auditorium. On this blog, I hope you will discover the amazing advantages of planning your funeral now. Enjoy!
If you've recently lost a loved one who requested to be cremated, it may leave you wondering how you should proceed as far as their funeral service is concerned. In fact, many people mistakenly believe that, if someone chooses to be cremated, you can't have a funeral service. Here's a look at a few things that you should know about the options available to you for funeral or memorial services for loved ones who have opted to be cremated.
Pre-Cremation Service
If it's important to your family to have an open-casket viewing and service, you may want to talk with the funeral home about the possibility of a pre-cremation service. In these cases, you have a funeral service just as you would with a traditional burial, only the deceased is cremated afterward instead of buried in the coffin.
You'll have to pay for embalming and other preparation for this type of service, and you may have to buy the casket as well. Some funeral homes offer casket rental services for these memorials, but not all. Ask about this in advance so that you know how to plan.
Post-Cremation Memorial
You can also hold a funeral service after the cremation with an urn for display at the front of the service. Just have your loved one's remains put into the urn beforehand and you can then hold the service as you normally would. The upside to this type of service is the fact that, since you're doing it after the cremation, you can hold the service any time it's convenient for your family and everyone to get together.
Graveside Service
Whether your loved one has asked to have a proper burial even with the urn, or if you're going to inter the urn in a mausoleum, you may decide that you want to hold a graveside service like you would with a traditional burial. Many funeral homes and cemeteries offer services for this, so talk with your funeral director about what your goals are so that you can plan accordingly.
These are just a few of the options available for memorial services or funeral services when a loved one wishes to be cremated. Don't let the idea of cremation leave you feeling like you don't have options to say goodbye and seek closure. Talk with a funeral home director today about these options and any other possibilities that may fit your family's needs.
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