{"id":242,"date":"2021-09-07T12:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/?p=242"},"modified":"2022-06-02T15:47:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:47:34","slug":"ways-youll-save-by-planning-direct-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/ways-youll-save-by-planning-direct-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways You\u2019ll Save By Planning Direct Cremation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-239\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-09-07b-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-09-07b-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-09-07b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-09-07b-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-09-07b-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0often the case in life that you can choose the least expensive option over the more expensive option without compromising on value. But when you arrange a cost-effective\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/services\/where-to-start-a-death-has-occurred\">direct cremation Gahanna, OH<\/a><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for a deceased\u00a0relative, you\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to jeopardize the\u00a0final send-off.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While many families still appreciate the tradition behind funeral services and casket burials, going this route can\u00a0be incredibly expensive. Meanwhile, direct cremation is the least expensive body disposition option available.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0save money\u00a0if you plan a direct cremation\u00a0\u2013 as you\u2019ll see below \u2013\u00a0but\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0still be able to honor a deceased family member\u00a0in a meaningful way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save by Working with a Crematory<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you opt to plan a direct cremation,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0save money by working with a crematory rather than working with a funeral home.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0usually find that the costs charged by crematories are more reasonable than are the costs charged by funeral homes.\u00a0So\u00a0either a crematory or a funeral home will be able to help you plan a direct cremation, but a crematory is always best.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save on Products<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Planning a direct cremation over a burial means you\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to worry about buying a costly casket. In fact, you can have the crematory place the body of your deceased loved one in a plain cardboard container before it is placed into the cremation chamber.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0also be able to find cremation urns that fit most any budget.\u00a0And you can also opt for a simple container for the cremated remains if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0wish to purchase an actual urn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save by Skipping Service<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you plan a direct cremation, you\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to worry about services. You\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to plan a funeral service, memorial service, or celebration of life service. Perhaps your family members simply want to meet as a family to have an informal gathering.\u00a0So\u00a0while a service of some type can add value, so too can meeting with loved ones.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0be able to\u00a0support one another, talk about the deceased, and even share a meal together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save by Passing on\u00a0Body Preparations<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When people\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/avoid-these-final-services-planning-mistakes-at-all-costs\/\">arrange funeral services<\/a>\u00a0ahead of casket burials, they often get death care services providers to perform embalming ahead of the wakes and visitations. But you will be able to skip these options if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0arranging a direct cremation.\u00a0This also means that there\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be any styling of hair, applying of makeup, or changing of clothes for the deceased.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re\u00a0here for you when you need us if you wish to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/planning\/why-preplan\">plan a\u00a0<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/planning\/why-preplan\">direct cremation<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Gahanna, OH<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0In addition to offering direct cremation, we also offer witnessed cremations, private viewings, and more.\u00a0So\u00a0we offer options if you want more than just a direct cremation. Our staff members can help you plan a final service that meets your family\u2019s needs. For the help you need,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/contact-us\/our-business-office-by-appointment-only\">give us a call<\/a>, pay us a visit, or check us out online at https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com. Simple and meaningful cremation arrangements are what we do best. Get in touch to learn more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0often the case in life that you can choose the least expensive option over the more expensive option without compromising on value. But when you arrange a cost-effective\u00a0direct cremation Gahanna, OH\u00a0for a deceased\u00a0relative, you\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0have to jeopardize the\u00a0final send-off.\u00a0\u00a0 While many families still appreciate the tradition behind funeral services and casket burials, going this route can\u00a0be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-direct-cremation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":616,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions\/616"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}