The loss of a loved one is never easy to deal with, no matter their age or stage of life. Yet, in the midst of grieving, surviving family members must often set aside their fresh feelings of pain and loss and focus instead on planning a fitting farewell for their loved one. Many find themselves struggling even more so with this process due to concerns about the costs of the final arrangements or whether the plans they have chosen will really represent who their loved one was and how they lived their life. If you have recently lost someone dear to you and you are now struggling to make the necessary funeral arrangements, here are two uniquely comforting reasons to consider cremation. 

The comfort of a financially affordable option

One of the most popular and comforting reasons to choose cremation over a traditional funeral followed by interment in a cemetery is cost. Opting for cremation allows the surviving family members to choose or omit specific services and products to ensure that the final cost is more affordable for their budget. The base price for a funeral service is typically thousands of dollars more than that of a cremation. 

An example of just one respectful but very frugal option would be to use cremation followed by a later memorial service or celebration of life event held at a local church, park, home, or other venue. A less austere option might be to have a more traditional funeral service, complete with viewing, visitation, and service at a mortuary, after which the body is cremated, instead of interred. 

The comfort of a greener alternative

Another very comforting reason to choose cremation as part of the final arrangements for your loved one is the fact that it is a much more earth-friendly option than a traditional funeral and interment. Cremation eliminates the use of the metals, plastics, and other materials that are used in the manufacture of coffins and vaults.

In addition, choosing cremation means that a burial plot is not required. This means that land can be freed up for other uses in an increasingly crowded world and that future generations will not need to use fossil fuels to mow and preserve the grave site for hundreds of years. Instead, the cremains can be stored in urns, or families can seek permission to distribute them in accordance with local laws and regulations. 

To learn more about cremation and get help with questions and concerns, seek out and speak with the director of a local crematory or funeral home in your area. 

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