When it comes to end-of-life options, cremation is more environmentally-conscious and certainly less expensive than bodily internment, but many religious groups prohibit cremation and some people hold personal reservations against it. If some members of your family do not approve of cremation services, it's important to clearly state your final wishes in writing so that there are no arguments over what to do with your remains once you pass away. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself when you wish to be cremated but have family members that are opposed to the process.
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Your Role In The Cremation Process
If you're considering cremation services for yourself or a loved one, you'll find the process simple and generally without trouble. However, you will still need to be involved somewhat with decision making. People often think of cremation as the body is cremated, the ashes put in an urn, and then the family does what they want with the ashes. There's more to cremation than that, so start thinking now about what your choices would be regarding these three questions.
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Even With Cremation, You Can Still Have These Traditional Funeral Elements
If you're pre-planning your funeral and are trying to decide whether you wish to be buried or cremated, you may be concerned about missing out on some favorable traditional funeral elements if you opt for cremation. You may have this misconception because of a belief that cremation is a modern option that isn't in alignment with traditional elements. And, while it's true that many people who opt for non-traditional post-death arrangements ask to be cremated, the good news is that you can still tailor your arrangements exactly however you want if you choose cremation.
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Selecting A Family Headstone: Four Things To Consider
Some families choose to have one large headstone for all people buried in the family cemetery plot. If this sounds like an option you want to select for your family, you may want to take some time to consider the options available to you. Use this guide to select the family headstone that is right for you and your loved ones.
Headstone Layout
There are many options available for selecting a headstone layout.
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