If you're planning a funeral for a loved one or friend, or if you are making your own end-of-life decisions, one of the primary choices you'll face is whether to have the remains cremated or buried in a cemetery. Cremation is becoming increasing popular in the United States. According to the Cremation Society of America, nearly half of all Americans who died in 2015 (the latest year for which statistics are available) were cremated.
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The last thing you will want to do is to hear that a family member or person you loved has died. This can be an extremely stressful situation for you to have to handle and is sure to cause you a lot of grief. You may even be in charge of planning the funeral for this person, and if this is the case, you will want to know what to expect.
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Funeral homes around the country offer packages that are designed for pre-planning your funeral. These packages may include a casket, vault, and the chapel service. In some cases, they may include more than that. Regardless of the type of package your local funeral homes offer, there are some pieces of information you need to have with you and understand why you need them.
Insurance Paperwork
One of the first things you will be asked for and should have with you for the consultation is your insurance paperwork.
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Pre-arranged funeral arrangements can be one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and your loved ones when it comes to making final plans. You can pre-plan your funeral many years before you expect those plans to go into motion. By pre-arranging your funeral, you empower yourself to call the shots and have the last word when it comes to how you are represented at the funeral, and it takes the burden off your loved ones during what is sure to be an extremely tough time.
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When your loved one selects cremation, you may be unsure about what type of memorial service to hold. Fortunately, there are many options available you can use to host a touching service, even if your loved one did not want a casket viewing before cremation. Here are just some of the many ways you can pay tribute to your loved one.
Scattering Service
A scattering service can take the place of a traditional graveside service.
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