Burial or cremation – things you need to know for your funeral service
Whether organizing a loved one’s funeral service or working on your own funeral plan, the decision to bury or cremate is ultimately a deeply personal one; and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are several options to suit your needs. It’s important to note when planning funeral services that there is no right nor wrong way to go about it. There are, however, a few factors that need to be considered when choosing between cremation or burial. Cremation or burial The major difference between a cremation or a burial is what happens with your loved one's body once they have died. Some people prefer to be laid to rest in the earth or buried with past generations of family in a local burial ground or mausoleum, while others wish to be cremated and have their remains scattered into the ocean, or beneath a beautiful tree. Cremated remains can also be interred in a local cemetery. For example, it can be incredibly beautiful to scatter both Mum and Dad’s ashes together into t...