Burial or Cremation – Things You Need to Know
Whether organizing a loved one’s final arrangement or preplanning your own, the decision to bury or cremate is ultimately a deeply personal one; and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s important to note when planning funeral services – be it an indoor or outside funeral, there is neither right nor wrong way to go about doing it. There are, however, a few factors that need to be considered when choosing between the two. Cremation or burial There are major differences between a cremation or a burial. With a cremation, the body is incinerated to render the remains into ashes. With a burial, the body is intact. Both the options can be considered after a viewing, traditional prayer or funeral service, or before a memorial service. With a burial, the body may be entombed in a mausoleum or interred in the ground. In a cremation, the remains may be buried, scattered, kept by the family, or entombed in a cinerarium or columbarium. Costs As the available space in cemeteries cont...