While no one wants to take the time to think about something as unpleasant as death, it is the natural course of things. Have you decided whether you want to be buried or cremated? Or did you recently have a loved one die who did not specify? While burial and cremation each have their own merits, there are a few reasons why cremation may be the better option. Included here are a few reasons to choose cremation for yourself or a loved one.

Lower Cost

The cost of funerals has become astronomical in recent years. By choosing to cremate your loved one, you can avoid the cost of the gravesite, casket, cemetery fee and headstone. Many times, when cremating, you will have the option to do a small service before the cremation to allow loved ones to say goodbye. [Read more…]