When my mother passed away unexpectedly, my siblings and I were shocked and devastated. She had previously said, “If anything happens to me, look in the hall closet.” No one wants to hear or think about that, so the response was always “Nothing is going to happen to you!”. Then one day it did. When we went in the closet and found a box with paperwork and an 800 number, the relief was immense. Now we knew, based on a contract signed by her, what her last wishes really were with no second-guessing. A phone call to an 800 number… Read More
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Traditional cremation, on the other hand, typically refers to a cremation that includes a memorial service or funeral (body is present). Like direct cremation, the cost for the actual cremation costs will be included but the price you are quoted will also include the memorial service or funeral. It is more difficult to come up with a general cost estimate for a traditional cremation because you have many options when it comes to the type of service you have. For example, if you plan to have a funeral along with the cremation, you may be required to purchase embalming.
When funeral planning for a loved one who has chosen cremation, a cremation container may be selected for use during the funeral or viewing. A cremation container is similar to a casket and allows friends and family to say goodbye during the funeral ceremony, visitation or viewing before cremation is performed. After the viewing or funeral service, the cremation container is transported to the crematory where the cremation will take place.
Mary Beth Barnett is a licensed Funeral Director in Texas. Her involvement with aCremation began before our doors opened – researching how we could provide affordable cremations and still keep quality and service standards high. Through this process, she developed a passion for working with families who are going through one of the most stressful phases of life – planning for death.
Cremation services can be much less expensive than in-ground burial. But be sure that you take into account all of the costs associated with the type of funeral or memorial ceremony you would like when comparing prices. Many factors go into the exact cost and prices can vary widely from state-to-state and city-to-city. Even within your own local area prices will vary depending on the provider. It definitely pays to shop around. The exact portfolio of services you choose will play a big part in determining the overall price for the cremation you have in mind.
When considering cremation, one important decision to make is the selection of a cremation container, urn or remembrance item to memorialize your loved one. A variety of styles, colors and materials are available, along with customized embellishments, giving you the choice of selecting something as unique and special as the individual it represents.
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Cremation now accounts for just over 50% (1) of all funerals in the United States, with industry watchdogs reporting that by around 2035, the cremation rate will hit just under 80%. This is a huge shift in the death care industry from traditional burial funeral to cremation. There are several reasons why cremation is gaining popularity and the lower cost of a cremation is certainly one of the main reasons why more people are opting for it as a disposition method.
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences a person can go through. As if losing someone weren’t difficult enough, grieving family members are often left with the burden of funeral expenses. These expenses require many on-the-spot decisions. The stress of making these decisions can often drive families apart when they need each other the most.
My father had a massive stroke while on vacation in California. With one phone call, he was taken care of, delivered back to a local funeral home in Brevard County, Florida. We were kept in the loop every step of the way. 5 years later my mother passed at home. The central Florida office came to the house and took care of everything. They removed my mothers jewelry, which I hadn’t even thought of, and took my mother away. Before leaving, he asked me if there were any questions. He stayed and answered all my questions. And, again, they kept… Read More
After my father’s passing from an accidental fall, my sister and I were not only hurting profoundly but were very confused as to what was going to happen in the next few days. The day after his passing we reached out to Ms. Mallory Johnson with the Oviedo, FL branch of National Cremation & Burial Services. After answering a lot of our immediate questions, we scheduled an appointment for the next day. It takes a special person to put you at ease at a moment as difficult as your father’s passing. Mallory did just that. My sister, my cousin and… Read More
Though many people want their cremated remains (or “ashes”) to be scattered in a personally meaningful place, and some families keep ashes at home, more and more people are finding that a designated place in a cemetery is a lasting alternative to help bring healing and lasting remembrance. Cremation cemetery options include in-ground urn burial, mausoleum entombment, cremation niches, cremation benches and pedestals, columbaria and scattering gardens.