Many people find the idea of being buried underground in a vault to be horrifying. They do not like the notion of their remains being trapped in a casket and decomposing in the ground.
If you count yourself as one of those who do not favor traditional burial, you may lean toward the option of being cremated. You can include cremation services in your pre-planned funeral arrangements to ensure that your remains are not placed in a casket and vault after you pass away.
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Many people plan their own services ahead of time. For those who have never done any kind of funeral planning, you might wonder why you should think about planning your own. After all, you might think that's something your family should handle after you pass away. However, there are some real benefits to planning — and paying for — your funeral services ahead of time. Here's a look at what you need to know.
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Do you want to preplan your own funeral arrangements? More and more Americans realize the value of deciding for themselves in advance. Not only do you relieve your loved ones of the burden of making tough choices, but you also provide a way to pay for these.
But once you draw up your own arrangements, the next step is to ensure that they will be followed. How can you do this?
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More and more people are choosing cremation. According to the National Funeral Directors Association's 2019 report on cremation and burial, Americans chose cremation more than traditional burial, and the cremation rate is expected to continue to rise.
Cremation offers a simple and affordable alternative to a traditional casket burial. Knowing the basics about cremation can help you make the best decision for yourself so you can let your loved ones know of your wishes after death.
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Whether you are trying to pre-plan your own funeral or you are trying to find a funeral home for a loved one, you will want to make sure that you are finding the best one possible. A lot of this will have to do with your needs at the moment and what you expect out of the funeral service. Here are some things that you might want to consider when it comes to calling and talking with the different funeral homes in the area:
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