Five Steps on How You Can Plan a Cremation Funeral
Cremation is sweeping this nation! In 2020, more than half of Americans who died were cremated.
Cremation is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than burial. But many people opt to bury their loved ones because they assume they can’t have a cremation funeral. You can, yet you need to know some things first.
How can you get the preparation process for a cremation funeral started? What can your cremation ceremony look like? How should you cover the costs?
Answer these questions and you can make a cremation funeral easy. Here are five steps you should follow.
1. Read the Last Will and Testament
Many people describe their wishes for funeral cremation in a will or testament. You should locate your loved one’s documents and see if they have any desires.
It is okay if they did not write anything. You can ask family members and friends what they think your loved one would have liked and prepare a funeral home cremation based on their assumptions.
2. Pick the Right Type of Cremation
Many people opt for flame-based cremation, using flames with high heat to reduce human remains down. But you can choose water cremation, which uses chemicals and water at hot temperatures to break down a body.
Water cremation tends to be more expensive than flame cremation. However, it is more environmentally friendly because it does not rely on natural gas.
3. Prepare a Cremation Ceremony
A cremation ceremony can mean a few different things. You may want a ceremony during the cremation process, with family members gathered around the crematorium. You can also have a ceremony of scattering the ashes.
You can scatter ashes wherever you want, as long as you have permission to do so. You should learn how to scatter ashes so you deposit remains without damaging water or plants.
4. Buy a Cremation Container
A cremation container can be an urn, box, or casket. You can store cremains in the container for years, or you can bury the container underground.
Talk to a funeral home and find a few different options for a container. You can customize the container to have your loved one’s name or a photograph of them.
5. Cover Your Expenses
The cost of a cremation funeral can be substantial. You need to pay for the cremation process itself as well as a clergyperson or celebrant to run the funeral.
Some people buy funeral insurance packages to pay for the funeral. You can otherwise crowdfund an event or ask your state government for assistance.
Get a Cremation Funeral Ready
A cremation funeral can be a beautiful and authentic experience. You should start preparing for one by looking at your loved one’s will. Follow their requests and talk to family members about what they want.
Distinguish between the different types of cremation and find one that you like. Think of a few ceremonies you can perform and find the right container for cremains. You can pay for everything with your loved one’s insurance or support from a third party.
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