Things To Consider When Planning For Cremation

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Buckeye Cremation under Direct Cremation
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Planning for the cremation of your loved one can feel like a daunting task. It can be overwhelming to make after-life arrangements while you are in the grieving process. However, if you break down the process and make decisions based on your preferences, it can be easier than you think. Choosing a direct cremation in Westerville, OH is the easiest cremation process for the family. But there are other options to consider.

 

Are You Expecting a Service?

When choosing a cremation, you have the option of having a service. You can have a traditional funeral service with visitation and viewing of the body, and have the body cremated following the service instead of having a burial. You can also have a memorial service after the body has been cremated, which does not allow for things like visitation but does offer a gathering of family and friends. If you or your family expect to have a traditional funeral service or memorial service for your loved one, one of these options should work for you.

With a direct cremation, you do not have to worry about making immediate plans for ceremonies and memorials. The cremation takes place, usually 24 to 48 hours after death, and the ashes are returned to you. When you are ready, you can choose to have a memorial service to bring together loved ones. You can also choose not to have a memorial service at all. Direct cremation only involves the cremation service and does not involve extra planning or costs associated with memorials or traditional funeral services.

 

Do You Have the Money to Spend on A Funeral?

People do not always financially plan for their funerals. Death can also come unexpectedly. A funeral and burial with traditional services, a casket, and other expenses can cost thousands of dollars. If you are unable to finance a funeral that could cost $5,000 to $10,000, a direct cremation may be more practical. Depending on where you live, the cost of a direct cremation can cost as little as $1,000 to $3,000. Because there is no plot or headstone, and no ceremony or flowers, a direct cremation eliminates much of the cost of a traditional funeral.

 

Do You Need More Time to Plan?

When you plan to have visitation and an open casket, you have a time limit. Typically, even with embalming, you will need to have the funeral service within a week of death. This may not be enough time to plan the arrangements and gather loved ones. Cremation allows you to have a memorial service weeks or months after death. A direct cremation is done shortly after death, and you can expect to have the ashes within 7-10 days after death. You can choose to hold a memorial service or grieve privately without the added stress of a time limit.

When you are considering cremation, you need to think about what is important to you and your family. Grieving is a very personal process and is different for everyone.

You can learn more about direct cremation in Westerville, OH. Talk to us at Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services. Visit our office in Ohio or call our location. 

For more than 160 years, Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger has provided professional cremation options for families in different communities in Ohio. It is our obligation to help you in arranging and decision-making to make your life easier. We offer direct cremation services in Dublin, Columbus, and Grove City, OH.

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