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Why Families Choose Direct Cremation

February 14, 2022 • Teri Vila-Caballero

 

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The death of a loved one is often heartbreaking to learn about, whether he or she passed unexpectedly or had been ill for an extended period of time. When someone passes away, the body is typically either buried or cremated. Cremation has become increasingly popular over the last several decades; in this day and age, it is very easy to find cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL. Some people are opting for direct cremation of their loved one for these reasons:

The Most Affordable Option

Final arrangements can be expensive. While some people have money set away or a life insurance policy that can cover the cost of a funeral/memorial service during life, many others don’t. That leaves the burden of paying for final arrangements on the family. In some cases, the cost of final arrangements can be more than someone can afford.

When someone has a very tight budget, direct cremation is often the best option. Direct cremation is typically a fraction of the price of a traditional funeral. In a lot of cases, a direct cremation can cost less than $1000. When families need to make arrangements for their deceased loved one but don’t have a lot to spend, direct cremation is often the best option.

Delay the Memorial Service

When someone dies, family and friends often want to get together to grieve, while also celebrating the life of the deceased. Planning a funeral or a memorial service within days of death can make it difficult to plan an event that everyone can attend.

With direct cremation, the body will be cremated within days of death. That gives the person in charge of final arrangements time to plan something at a later date when everyone can attend a celebration of life. That helps ensure that more people are able to make it to any celebration of life that is planned.

Lower Stress

The death of a loved one is one of the most stressful things that a person can experience. This is especially true when a loved one passes away completely unexpectedly. In these types of situations, a directcremation services in North Miami Beach, FL cremation can help lower the stress involved with an incredibly difficult period of time.

With direct cremation, the body of the deceased will be cremated shortly after death. His or her loved ones will have time to process the shock and grieve of their loss before planning an event with other family and friends. As a result, the event planned for the deceased may be more uplifting, since those closest to him and her are not in the deep grieving stages that occur immediately after death.

If a loved one passes away, you will be able to find many cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL. Almost all crematories offer direct cremation services. Just let the funeral director know what your wishes are. When you want direct cremation, the funeral director will make the arrangements and also be available to assist you with anything else you need in the future if you want to have a memorial service.

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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