Direct cremation is a popular body disposition method for reasons that include cost-effectiveness and simplicity, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always the most ideal option either for you or for a family member who has died. You can get the pros and cons by booking a consultation with the funeral director at a funeral home in Miami Beach, FL.
But if you’d like some answers sooner rather than later, here are some things that might make direct cremation less desirable than either funeral services or cremation with a service.
Lack of Therapeutic Benefit
One of the reasons you may not want a direct cremation is that it will eliminate the traditional funeral service. Don’t forget that the service is not only for the dead – it’s also for the living. But if you opt for direct cremation, there won’t be a traditional funeral service ahead of the cremation, and there won’t be a viewing or any of the other things that usually help to grieve people to come to terms with what has happened and to comfort one another. So, you have to ask yourself how important the therapeutic benefits of a service are before you choose direct cremation. You might reason that a memorial service down the road will suffice – and it will help. But there’s something to be said for having some sort of service at the time when the grief is heaviest and when the wounds are deepest. Whether you’re preplanning for yourself or arranging for a deceased loved one, don’t forget to consider the therapeutic benefits of a service.
A Break from Tradition
Another reason why you might want to choose a body disposition option other than direct cremation is if you and your family see it as too big a break from tradition. Funeral services are one of those rites of passages that many people don’t like to deviate from. So, if your family has always held traditional funeral services to honor your deceased loved ones, then they might not be on board for a direct cremation. It’s best to pursue the type of final services that everyone in your family will agree with since you don’t want to unnecessarily cause a division.
As you can see, a direct cremation is not always the best body disposition to choose either for yourself or for a deceased relative. You can always speak to the funeral director at a Miami Beach funeral home for the assistance you need. 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 and cremation services, and you can count on us to assist you in making the big and small decisions. Call us at (305) 631-0001 for immediate attention from one of our professional and compassionate care team. You can also stop by our office at 2546 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 to speak to one of our staff members in person. We specialize in helping families to prepare final services for their loved ones. We’re just a phone call or a visit away.
