The way in which families choose to mark the gravesite of a loved one is an extremely personal decision. In addition to providing basic genealogical information such as name and the dates of birth and death, grave markers can provide important clues about the interests, personality, career and other memorable information about the deceased. While most families are familiar with traditional headstones and monuments, many may have questions about the purpose and potential benefits offered by the use of increasingly popular flat grave markers.
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When a loved one passes away, it's a very difficult and emotional time. One of the last things you will want to think about is how to handle their body, but it's something that needs to be done. You will usually have two options for handling their body. You can opt for them to be buried in a cemetery or for cremation services.
What Is Cremation?
Cremation is the final disposition of a body.
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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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