What Is The Best Post-Life Option For You?

Cremation has risen to become the most popular post-life ceremony in the United States and is popular worldwide as well. Cremation has risen in popularity, going from around 40 percent of all body dispositions in 2010 to 53 percent in 2021. The main reason why cremation is so popular is because of the lower costs when compared to funeral homes in Mooreland, IN.

Direct cremation is when the body is cremated immediately after death. Direct cremation is the cheapest option for a post-life ceremony and is also the most popular. The process is much simpler than planning a casket burial and you can still have a memorial service if you like. The average cost of a direct cremation is right around $1000, which is about $6000 cheaper than the average cost of burial.

Traditional cremation is when a funeral service is held before cremation. This is a popular option because of the lower costs than burials while still allowing a memorial service. Traditional cremation is generally more expensive than direct cremation because traditional cremation is chosen because of its flexibility to allow a memorial service with a casket, which adds to the cost.

Burial with a funeral service was the most popular option for a very long time and still is very popular. A traditional burial funeral will include a wake, burial ceremony, and a celebration of life afterward. Those are pretty common things to find alongside a burial but are not required. Burials are more expensive than cremations. This is because you will need to pay for a casket, a spot in a cemetery, and if you choose to do so, you will need to pay for holding a wake or celebration of life at the funeral home or another venue.

There isn’t a wrong option when choosing a post-life option but knowing these details can make sure that you make the right choice for your situation.

Things To Consider When Choosing Your Post-life Option

When deciding on what to do post-life, you should consider what the deceased would want and what other family members would want. In the area, all three post-life options that were mentioned are available. There are some that dislike the idea of cremation and strictly want to be buried. If that is the case, you should respect their wishes. If the deceased was indifferent to the options, it would be a good idea to go over the options with family members and try to figure out an option that works for everyone. If loved ones are scattered across the country, burial with a funeral service can be somewhat limiting as to how many can make it to pay their respects. Cremation makes it so anyone can pay their respects at any time and gives the option to divide the remains across multiple urns or items.

During this difficult time, there can be a lot of stress. Funeral homes and crematoriums understand this and will do the best they can to limit that stress. Cremation can cut some of that stress out and make for a much simpler post-life process. Although cremation is the most popular and cheapest option, don’t feel pressured into choosing it over burial as both options are appropriate.

You can learn more about funeral homes in Mooreland, IN. Talk to us at Sproles Family Funeral Home to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services/funeral home services. Visit our offices in Indiana or call our locations.