{"id":429,"date":"2021-05-10T21:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T21:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.buckeyecremationblog.com\/?p=429"},"modified":"2022-06-02T14:16:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:16:36","slug":"what-options-do-you-have-if-you-plan-a-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/what-options-do-you-have-if-you-plan-a-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Options Do You Have If You Plan A Cremation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e.jpg\" alt=\"direct cremation with a Worthington, OH\" width=\"2125\" height=\"1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e.jpg 2125w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-08-05e-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2125px) 100vw, 2125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the time comes to arrange a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/resources\/faqs\">cremation<\/a>\u00a0for a deceased loved one, you will have choices. Some people plan a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/services\/cremation-pricing\">direct cremation with a Worthington, OH<\/a>\u00a0death care services provider. But there are other options you can choose depending on the company you plan with. Many families want a body disposition without any additional services \u2013 and that\u2019s okay. It really all comes down to what you want. But it\u2019s good to know that there are other options too.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out about the cremation service options available to you when you need to plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct Cremation<br \/>\n<\/strong>When you plan a direct cremation, you will arrange only body disposition since there won\u2019t be any other services. In other words, there won\u2019t be a funeral service. There also won\u2019t be any body preparations. This means there will be no hairstyling, makeup, or even a change of clothing. Whatever your loved one was wearing at the time of their passing is what they\u2019ll be cremated in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Witnessed Cremation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Some families want to be able to watch the cremation process. If this describes you and your loved ones, you will want to find a death care services provider that offers witnessed cremation. Watching your deceased loved one during the cremation process can bring closure. It will also be encouraging to be in the company of some of your loved ones during the witnessed cremation. Not all cremation services providers offer witnessed cremation. So, again, you\u2019ll want to do your research to find a service provider that can accommodate you and your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cremation with Private Viewing<br \/>\n<\/strong>When people plan funeral services, they sometimes arrange a viewing. You can do the same thing if you plan a cremation service. Of course, not all death care service providers offer this option. But there are certainly some that do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cremation with a Memorial<br \/>\n<\/strong>Some families have a direct cremation and then hold a memorial service at some point down the road. It can be a great way for people to come together to honor the memory of a special person. The thing with a memorial is that you can hold it whenever you want. You can hold it right after the cremation, a week after the cremation, a month or so after the cremation, or whenever you want. One benefit of holding a memorial a while after the cremation is that there will be enough time between the two events for people to reach a level of acceptance. This can make the memorial a more celebratory affair as people unite to honor the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to speak with a company offering\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/blog\/whats-so-simple-about-planning-direct-cremation-anyway\/\">direct cremation<\/a>\u00a0to Worthington, OH residents? We\u2019re here to help you in your time of need. For the help, you require, give us a call, pay us a visit, or check us out online at <a href=\"https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com\">https:\/\/buckeyecremation.com<\/a>. Simple and meaningful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyecremation.com\/planning\/why-preplan\">cremation arrangements<\/a>\u00a0are what we do best. Allow us to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; When the time comes to arrange a\u00a0cremation\u00a0for a deceased loved one, you will have choices. Some people plan a\u00a0direct cremation with a Worthington, OH\u00a0death care services provider. But there are other options you can choose depending on the company you plan with. 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