You’ve likely heard about cremation, but have you heard about the variation of cremation known as direct cremation? It is a popular body disposition option for several reasons, so it’s worth considering if you’re pre-planning ahead of your own eventual passing or are making arrangements for someone in your family who has died. So that you can make the right decision for you and yours, here are some of the advantages of direct cremation in South Miami, FL.
Cost Savings
Direct cremation is the least expensive body disposition option. So, if you’re on a budget or simply don’t want to pay more than you have to, direct cremation is something to consider. Why is direct cremation so cost-effective? Well, it eliminates some of the things that tend to increase the final services bill. You will, for instance, save money by foregoing things like a casket, embalming, a viewing, a funeral chapel, body preparations such as hair styling and makeup, a headstone, and other things. You can sit down with a funeral director to find out the specific details of what you can expect to pay for a direct cremation.
No Delay
There is very little delay between the death of a person and their direct cremation. Some people like to have traditional funeral services that often necessitate embalming the body so that plans can be made for family and friends to travel to where the event will be. But it is not so with direct cremation. The deceased is transported from the place where they died directly to wherever the direct cremation will take place. After the death certificate has been obtained and other particulars have been attended to, the deceased person will be cremated – wearing whatever they were wearing when they passed away.
Eliminate Religious Component
If you are not a person who adheres to a religion, then you might not want your final services to have a religious component. Direct cremation is simple and straight-forward, and there is no ceremony of any kind. It can, therefore, be the perfect option if you’re not interested in a funeral chapel service or anything of that nature. It’s also important to remember that a memorial can still be held at a later date to honor the deceased and to comfort the living. The memorial can be held virtually anywhere such as a private home, a park, a banquet hall, or even a restaurant. This means that there will be an opportunity for your family to gather for an informal event.
At Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory we pride ourselves on our superior services, large facility, friendly and compassionate staff, and affordable prices. We offer funeral services, cremation services, and direct cremations in South Miami, FL. Call us at (305) 631-0001 for immediate attention from one of our professional and compassionate staff members. You can also drop by at your office at 2546 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 to speak to one of our staff members in person. Whether you’re pre-planning for yourself or are tasked with planning for a deceased loved one, we’re here to help you during your time of need.
