Why Choose Cremation - Benefits and Options of Cremation

Cremation has become a popular option in the United States, with over 50% of people choosing cremation. According to industry experts, this number will continue to rise for the foreseeable future.

In 2000, about 1 in 4 people chose cremation. In 2012, 43% of people were choosing cremation. At the same rate, by 2030, 70% of people will be choosing cremation. (brandongaille.com)

Here are some of the benefits, options, and reasons why people choose cremation.

1. Cremation can cost a fraction of funeral and burial costs.
2. Most religions now accept cremation.
3. You don't have to buy a casket or coffin.
4. Can you have a funeral or viewing before cremation?
5. Have a memorial service where and when you choose.
With cremation, a memorial service can occur almost anywhere. Such as a park, home, farm, beach, or a loved one's favorite spot.

As you can see, cremation has many advantages and offers you many affordable choices. So there's no reason to rush your decision. Talk with your family and create the perfect celebration of life.

Additional Reasons People Choose Cremation

• • Cremains can be scattered at multiple sites.
  • Cremains can be shared between children or with other family members.
  • A loved one's cremains can be placed in jewelry and other memorial items so that your loved one is always close.
  • Donate a body to science to help medical students and studies.

If you're considering cremation but are not sure how to get started, contact Eternal Cremations with any questions or concerns you have.

Sometimes our clients think that cremation has limited choices. When actually, cremation can increase your options and at much lower cost then a funeral.

 

Please remember private spreading, is spreading ashes in a publicly accessible location. You have to refer to state and county laws to determine if there are any restrictions or permits to obtain before spreading.

 

The benefits of private spreading options are that they are typically inexpensive or free. You can choose a location that is important to you or your family. Families spread love-ones ashes in many locations all over the world.

 

Here is our list of ideas you can do with your loved one’s cremains. Start by reflecting on their passion and hobbies what they loved:

• Scatter the ashes at sea. This honors boaters, captains, fishermen, and people who love the water and beach. A biodegradable container is what you need, so the ashes do not fly. 
• Bury the ashes in your yard with a biodegradable container. You can have beautiful landscaping with a rose bush, butterfly bush, or under a tree. Remember, you must declare to the next homeowner the ashes are there.
• Share your parent’s remains with your brother and sisters by using the smallest urns called keepsakes. 
• You can buy a custom urn that you can enjoy in your home to keep your loved one close.   
• Keep your loved one close with cremation jewelry for men and women. 
• Create an eternal reef. A few companies will mix your loved one’s ashes with concrete and place them in the ocean. It becomes part of an underwater reef that you may go to visit.
• Scatter the ashes into the air at a favorite location of your loved one. Great way to honor pilots, balloonists, and people who love the blue sky and stars. 
• Have an outdoor niche that holds your loved ones remains in an above-ground columbarium niche.
• Have a traditional burial in-ground plot or family plot with cremation ashes. The urns are buried at the head or foot of a gravesite.
• There are also forest cemeteries where you choose the tree and ashes get placed into the earth.

 

An Eternal Word

Grieving the idea of the loss of our loved ones is difficult. However, the reality is, paperwork, expenses, and preparations need to be completed. By planning, you will lift the burden, keep costs within your budget, and help your family make it easier.