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You don\u2019t have to be a control freak to plan ahead, even if those plans are in preparation for your inevitable death. Sure, death can be a bit of a touchy subject, but it\u2019s a natural progression of life. Everyone dies. It\u2019s unavoidable. However, you can accept that inevitability with grace and a little control. How so? Take the reins, prepare your own funeral. Or, better yet, preplan and prepay for\u00a0direct cremation in Gahanna, OH<\/a>.<\/p>\n Direct cremation is cremation without a ceremony. There\u2019s no preparation of the body, or any funeral services preceding the incineration. It\u2019s simply transported from the place of death to a funeral home or crematorium, followed by the cremation itself. Your loved ones are then notified of the cremation completion and given six weeks to collect the remains in either 1) an urn that you chose when you preplanned your cremation, or 2) a sturdy cardboard box provided by the crematorium for an easier scattering of ashes.<\/p>\n Of course \u2013 you can\u00a0plan a funeral<\/a>\u00a0for whenever you\u2019d like. Direct cremation is simply the disposition method. It ensures that your body isn\u2019t sitting around embalmed or refrigerated for days on end after your death. You can instead opt for a quick, efficient cremation, then have a memorial service for your loved ones at the funeral home of your choice.<\/p>\n Instead of a traditional viewing of the body, your loved ones can set your ashes on a centerpiece table in the funeral home alongside a good picture of you. It\u2019s a great way for them to remember you \u2013 smiling and happy.<\/p>\n The death of a loved one is difficult, and it\u2019s made worse with the stress and strain of planning a funeral or cremation. The mourning process doesn\u2019t become the healing process until after the stress of a funeral has ended. You can remove the financial burden of funeral planning by simply\u00a0preplanning and prepaying for your own funeral<\/a>\u00a0on your own time.<\/p>\n It\u2019s considerate to your family and friends to organize and take care of your own funeral and cremation. It gives them peace of mind to know that your final wishes are already put into place before you pass away. Just make sure you assign an advocate to your arrangements. This person will ensure your funeral and direct cremation go off \u201cwithout a hitch.\u201d<\/p>\n You can never plan too early for your death. It\u2019s an unexpected event \u2013 something that could happen at any time. However, when life insurance companies were polled on the subject, they said that 35 is the perfect age to preplan and prepay for direct cremation. It\u2019s the age when adults are beginning to think ahead about their futures, especially when they have children and other dependent loved ones. Ergo, the sooner you plan ahead, the better prepared your family and friends will be. You can learn more about direct cremation in Gahanna, OH. Talk to us at Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger to\u00a0schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services<\/a>. Visit our office in Ohio or call our location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You don\u2019t have to be a control freak to plan ahead, even if those plans are in preparation for your inevitable death. Sure, death can be a bit of a touchy subject, but it\u2019s a natural progression of life. Everyone dies. It\u2019s unavoidable. 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Can You Still Plan a Funeral for After the Cremation?<\/h4>\n
Planning Your Funeral Takes Financial Strain Off of Your Loved Ones<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s a Good Age to Preplan Your Funeral and\/or Cremation?<\/h4>\n