Cremation is a beautiful way to mourn the passing of a loved one. It is also an inexpensive method of memorialization. There are many crematoria around, so it is possible to choose one that is close to home.
There are two types of cremation: closed or single-location, and multi-location. Most large cities have at least one crematory, so finding one can be easy. Many offer discounts for having multiple bodies interred at once, which is a lovely treat.
Multi-location crematories offer the possibility to pick your location after mourning time is over. Some families prefer having the second location available after six months have passed, as this allows time for closure and memory formation.
This article will talk about how much money you should pay to send your body to the grave, whether or not it is necessary to have a second location offered, and what if anything you should expect during your first visit with your family.
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Before you panic about the cost of cremation
There’s no cost to Cremation. This is true at the beginning as well as at the end! There is no fee to enter a Cremation Ceremony or to have a Cremation arranged.
Once you’re in the process, there can be a small payment due for your participation. You may not yet be aware that this is required, but it is. It must be made prior to your cremation being arranged, or during the cremation process if something comes up during this time.
There are two types of cremation: orthodox and conventional. An orthodox cremation follows traditional guidelines for how it happens, how it costs, and who pays for it. A conventional cremation follows current trends and doesn’t require any change in tradition.
What affects the cost of cremation?
There are a few things that you can do to help save money during your process of choosing a cremation service. These include not paying for your urns to be shipped immediately following the ceremony, being honest about price points at the ceremony, and attending a orientation meeting with your provider.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, your partner’s body should be sent to the urns within an hour of death. That can take up to two hours depending on how fast you are.
If your partner had a very private or highly emotional burial, then an open-casket funeral is more cost-efficient than an c-section funeral as there is no covering up of the dead’s stomach area. An open-casket funeral feels more real to me than someone dying in pain and then being buried in a coffin!
Being honest about price points is helpful when choosing your cremation service. Some charge more for private services versus standard services and orientation meetings occur prior to each type of service provided.
Location
Most cemeteries are not indicated on a cremation cost map. Instead, you can either look up the location of a cemetery in the area or call the cemetery to find out if they have grave spaces available.
If there is no cemetery close by, then it is recommended to have your funeral home pick up the bodies at a nearby mortuary or crematorium and have them disinterred and arranged in a gravesite. This process, called re-interment, can cost more than putting the body into a urn and sending it off to be cremate.
However, if this is not possible, then it is recommended that bodies are properly wrapped in hyacinth cloth before being placed into an urn. It is also recommended to use formal clothing for re-interment as opposed to ones that were worn during the ceremony.
Having your body properly re-interred is important so that you are able to receive proper justice after death.
Time of day
When you call your local cremation provider, the staff at the company should answer with how early they are open for the day. Many of them open at very early hours of the day to take new clients.
If they are not open at that early hours of the day, then they should make it easy for clients to get a spot. Most of them open around 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning to take new clients.
You can call before 6:00 AM and before 8:00 AM so that there will be no wait in case someone gets busy before you. It is also good to know if someone is accepted or not because there can be delays when people have to wake up early to have their ashes picked up.
Having a place that is available during all times of the day helps ensure quality client service and outreach.
Time of year
When you think of the word autumn, most of us think of trees changing color and fall festivities. However, there is a time for everything. There is a time for Cremation.
Cremation is one of the most important rituals during the season of autumn, known as kalpasam yuga in Indian mythology. This season features weather changes, harvest time, and a change in decorum.
People find this season attractive because it brings back memories of death and religion. Plus, it is usually cooler than other times of the year during cremation practices.
While some people prefer winter or spring cremations, both times have some requirements that must be met. The person must be completely cold and dead must be accepted by family and community, respectively.
This article will talk about how much money you should pay to have an autumnal cremation procedure done.
Does the crematorium have air conditioning?
If the facility has no air conditioning, then your loved one will be comfortable as they go through the process. This is important, because if your loved one was cold while in their coffin, then they would be cooled off!
Many funeral homes have the ability to control the temperature in their cemeteries, which is nice. If a certain temperature is desired, then it can be approved for personal belongings to stay warm during the cremation process.
If there is air conditioning at the crematorium, it must be maintained at a high level. If someone is elderly or winter clothes are needed, then those items will need to be acquired immediately!
A funeral home cannot sell air conditioners or central cooling units at a later date, so anyone with such pieces should obtain them before anything is scheduled. These pieces can also be used for personal purposes while receiving their final Cremation Care was performed.
What about a memorial service?
A memorial service is a very private way to remember someone. Some people choose to have a memorial service for free, while others charge.
If you decide to have a memorial service for free, consider offering something as a gift. Many funeral services offer services as gifts from their website, and you can pick and choose who attend if you pay at the door.
You can also organize a memorial service for yourself. Search around your community to find other people who are grieving and want to privately remember their loved one.
Most of all, be present during the service. You want to be there for your family and friends because you want to know what was said and felt, and how you responded. Was there any lack of empathy? Did people feel like they were being judged or not honored? All of these things matter at a grieving time.
Who is conducting the service?
After your loved one is cremated, their body must be disinterred and prepared for viewing. This can take several days or weeks depending on how quickly the staff at the crematorium processes the bodies.
Each person has a set of guidelines for how much money they pay to have their body prepared. Some people pay as little as $35, while others pay $150 or more.
The amount you save by not paying for preparation per person is around $25-30 per person. You would have to add in additional charges for burial or other arrangements if you are planning a low-cost service.
Even with the lower cost options, it is still worth checking to see if you are covered by law. Some states and provinces have laws that protect people from having to prepare their own bodies, so check around if that applies to you.