{"id":417,"date":"2021-06-07T20:53:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T20:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2022-06-02T14:35:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:35:16","slug":"what-is-a-direct-cremation-and-why-should-you-plan-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/what-is-a-direct-cremation-and-why-should-you-plan-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Direct Cremation? And Why Should You Plan One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_418\" style=\"width: 2137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-418\" class=\"size-full wp-image-418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b.jpg\" alt=\"direct cremation in Worthington, OH\" width=\"2127\" height=\"1409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b.jpg 2127w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05b-2048x1357.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2127px) 100vw, 2127px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A white rose and a white candle as weddin arrangement in a church<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When a loved one passes away and you need to plan a body disposition, you can go with either cremation or a burial. Either option will allow you to give your deceased relative a fitting final send-off, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t have a preference. Cremation is now the leading body disposition method for families from all walks of life. And the simplest form of cremation is direct cremation. If you\u2019re potentially interested in planning a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/services\/cremation-pricing\">direct cremation in Worthington, OH<\/a>, read on to find out more about what it is and why you should consider it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Direct Cremation?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Direct cremation is a form of cremation where the body of a deceased person is cremated in the days immediately following their passing. While a traditional cremation can include a funeral service, a viewing, a visitation, and other things of this nature, a direct cremation does not include any of those extra options. When you choose a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-hold-memorial-service-after-direct-cremation\/\">direct cremation<\/a>, your deceased loved one will be cremated as soon as a death certificate has been obtained. In fact, the cremation occurs so soon after death that your deceased loved one will be cremated in whatever attire they were wearing at the time of their passing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Should You Consider Direct Cremation?<br \/>\n<\/strong>You might be wondering why you should plan a direct\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/faqs\">cremation<\/a>\u00a0rather than a traditional cremation. The reality is that you can go with either based on the needs of your family. But there are some reasons why you might want to choose a direct cremation over a traditional cremation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Direct Cremation is Particularly Cost-Effective:<\/em>\u00a0Because direct cremation does not include a formal service, you won\u2019t have to take on the costs associated with using the venue or getting extra help from the funeral home staff. Going with direct cremation also means saving because you won\u2019t need embalming, won\u2019t need body preparations such as hair styling or makeup, and won\u2019t need other things connected going with another final service option.<\/p>\n<p><em>Direct Cremation is Relatively Easy to Plan:<\/em>\u00a0You\u2019ll also find that it\u2019s relatively easy to plan a direct cremation. If you plan a traditional cremation or a funeral with a burial, there are simply a lot more details and logistics to work out. But not so with direct cremation. When you work with the staff from the death care services provider you choose, you\u2019ll see that arranging a direct cremation is straightforward and relatively fast.<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in learning more about direct cremations in Worthington, OH? If so, we\u2019re the ones to call. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/about-us\">professional staff<\/a>\u00a0members will be able to answer your questions and book a consultation at a time that suits your schedule. In addition to offering direct cremation, we also offer witnessed cremations, private viewings, and more. We aim to give you options so that you can plan a final-send off that honors your deceased loved one and that comforts you and your other family members. For the help you need, give us a call, pay us a visit, or check us out online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com\">https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com<\/a>. Simple and meaningful cremation arrangements are what we do\u00a0best. Get in touch to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; When a loved one passes away and you need to plan a body disposition, you can go with either cremation or a burial. Either option will allow you to give your deceased relative a fitting final send-off, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t have a preference. 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