Ft. Worth-Dallas cremation families often ask “is cremation ok?.” Well, the obvious answer is yes, of course. Some cremation families are concerned that there’s a stigma attached to having a loved one cremated. That it appears to others that it’s all about the money, or worse…their love for the deceased. As we certainly know our loved ones best, your heart will dictate to you how you and the rest of your family will feel about cremation. Truly, even though final arrangements are really for those surviving, one of the most important things to be mindful of is what the deceased would have wanted. It’s not about friends, coworkers, or even extended family. It’s about the most immediate family members.
One of the reasons that people feel cremation is their only option is cost. Actually, the death care industry is changing, especially when it comes to cremation. As time goes by, more and more families are choosing cremation over traditional burial options. Traditional “brick & mortar” funeral homes have been forced to offer additional services attached to the cremation just to stay in business. Buyer beware…along with more options, there’s more fees. Families should know that the law recognizes cremation is a method of final disposition. When cremated remains are returned to the family, there’s no further legal requirement for the involvement of licensed funeral home personnel. The family may wish to plan a fitting memorial tribute at their church without funeral home staff, potentially saving hundreds of dollars. Most churches are eager to assist families in the planning of such services, with the offer of a small honorarium.
Another way that cremation is changing the funeral industry is the revolutionary idea of cremation on line. Cremation is cremation. When a family has their loved one’s ashes returned to them, the end result of their experience is the same, weather they used a traditional funeral home or an online cremation provider. The only difference is the hundreds of dollars they weren’t charged by the online provider. Their fees are significantly less due to their low overhead.
Cremation families owe it to themselves to check into the idea of direct cremation through an internet cremation provider. They’ll be surprised by the savings that could be redirected allowing other choices that they didn’t realize existed. Direct or immediate cremation from an internet cremation provider, coupled with a memorial service handled by the family through their church is the best decision for the cost conscious consumer. Those who can’t wrap their head around the idea of having their loved one cremated will spend a lot more money. There are now many more options available to cremation families, and once again, yes…cremation is ok.
