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Funeral Alternatives & Choosing Cremation
Cremation rates are on the rise with many families now selecting this and other funeral alternatives over traditional casket burial funerals. While there are many reputable Niagara funeral homes, none can match the level of care and progressive approach to funeral service that our funeral establishment does. In doing so we are able to help families by providing alternatives to a traditional funeral home that meet the needs and budgets they are seeking. Whether it be a modified version of a traditional service or create a service that focuses less on religious customs.
Cremation is one such way this is accomplished. Throughout this page you will find more information and greater detail about the benefits of cremation. Below are the four most popular reasons why more Niagara families are choosing cremation as their method of disposition.
Advantages of Cremation Over Burial
One of the funeral profession’s oldest debates is when families have to decide between burial and cremation. For many families, burial has long been the traditional way to care for a loved one’s remains. In recent years though, the popularity of cremation has risen. Today, cremation rates now exceed 80% of all services in the The Niagara Region.
Ultimately the choice between cremation and burial is yours to make. There is no right or wrong answer. It all comes down to selecting the type of service you feel is the best fit for you and your family.
If you’re not sure yet, take some time to review the information offered below. We’ve outlined the benefits of both to help you understand your options.
Benefits Of Burial
Burial services have been the traditional way for families to honor a loved one and lay them to rest. For many people, a burial service provides us with a familiar routine in regard to saying goodbye to a loved one. This helps provide a sense of closure.
Our Burial Services
- Provides a gravesite for loved ones to revisit.
- Attending the burial/committal service may provide a sense of closure.
- It is a traditional practice for some; many may consider it a more natural practice.
Benefits Of Cremation
Cost Effective
The cost of a cremation service is often far less than that of a traditional funeral and burial service, when taking into account there's a reduced cost of a casket available and not having to purchase a full earth grave or crpyt in a mausoleum. There's also no need to purchase a casket, vaults or grave markers.
Cremation Can Include Elements Of Funeral Service
It is not uncommon for some families to have the cremated remains in the urn at the time of the service. Some families opt for a service with the casket present (funeral service) prior to the cremation process has taken place or afterward (memorial service/celebration of life) or hold a service at the niche or earth grave (graveside service) when placing the urn at the cemetery.
A funeral service can be held before the cremation has taken place or a memorial service/celebration of life or a graveside service can be arranged to happen following the cremation.
Go Green
Cremation is considered a more environmentally friendly funeral alternative. It has less of an impact on the environment than other methods of disposition. You can also be sure that concern for the environment ranks high among many who choose cremation. Casketed and embalmed remains take up cemetery space and can pollute the ground water but many still question the amount of atmospheric pollution created by the cremation process.
Flexibility In Making Arrangements
Our cremation services include services that are often held right after the deceased passes away, a cremation service does not require the same time frame. Once the cremation has been completed, the family can take their time to plan a meaningful ceremony to honour their loved one. Cremation also allows a family the flexibility they may need in considering all of their options in planning and preparing for a memorial service or celebration of Life. Families have more time to decide how to honour their loved one.
Cremation Services Pricing & Options
Cremation also offers flexibility because it’s not necessarily deemed to be at a permanent location. Should you decide to move, you can take the cremated remains wherever you go.
Are You Ready To Talk About Cremation?
No matter the choice, whether it’s cremation or burial, we are here to assist you. We invite you to learn more about the burial and cremation services we offer by browsing through the different sections of our website or calling us to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.
We want you to know that no matter your reasons for choosing cremation or burial, we're here to help you explore your options. When you're ready or have more questions about all of your available options, give us a call
to set an appointment or simply drop by our office. You can also send us an email via our online contact us
form. All information is available at no cost or obligation.
Online Sources:
Mathisen, Tyler, "Cremation is the Hottest Trend in the Funeral Industry".