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What Do You Need To Know About Direct Cremation?

April 6, 2020 • Teri Vila-Caballero

If you have been thinking about your own final services lately, and you are considering arranging cremation services in Miami, FL in advance so your family doesn’t have to for you in the future, there are still other decisions to make. While the cremation process is the same no matter what, the timeline can vary. You can have services first, then be cremated, or you can go with direct cremation. Here are a few things to know about direct cremation so you can decide if that’s the right path for you.


Key Takeaways:

  • Direct cremation comes with options and allows you to personalize many details.
  • It is a private process which can be beneficial for introverts or those who want only close family members to honor their life.
  • Direct cremation is cost-effective and the smallest cost method possible.
  • Many people choose direct cremation because it gives them the freedom to scatter ashes or take it with them if they move in the future.

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It Comes With Options

While direct cremation might sound like it excludes things, there are still a lot of options to consider. You won’t have services before cremation occurs, but you can have whatever you’d like after. You can also choose your own urn and personalize a lot of other details. Direct cremation takes prior services away, but it adds in plenty of other options.

It Bring Ultimate Privacy

If you are a private person, perhaps you like the idea of skipping the funeral and visitation before cremation occurs. Privacy can be a good option for those who consider themselves introverts or for people who want only close family members to honor their life. You can get the privacy you want with this process.

Going Direct Is Cost-Effective

If you have a small budget and want to pay upfront, or you don’t want your family stuck with a larger than necessary bill, direct cremation is a great option. Cremation is always cheaper than burial, but direct cremation is the smallest cost method possible. You don’t have to spend money on services before cremation and instead just have to pay for the cremation itself.

It’s A Common Choice

While you may or may not know someone who has opted for this method, it is a very common choice, overall. There are millions of cremations every year and the popularity is only rising. While burial is still very popular, people like that they don’t have to be tied down to one cemetery and headstone. Family can scatter ashes or take them with them in the future if they move.

When you are considering your own final services, you have time on your side. Even if you know that you want cremation services in Miami, FL, you can talk to your family and think over the options as far as timelines are concerned. If you need more information on any timeframe for cremation, contact the professionals at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. We want you to have the details you need to make informed decisions for the best. Give us a call at (305) 631-0001 and we can answer questions over the phone or set up a time for you to come in and talk to us in person. You can tour our facilities at 2546 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33135 and we can show you packages and options, so you have the details you need to think through.

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero is the Pre Need Director at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. She joined the team in 2012 to fulfill her calling to serve our community.

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