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Burial or Cremation?

The choice between burial or cremation is one of the first things to consider during funeral arrangements. Some people know what they would prefer for themselves, however family members can struggle when deciding

Check for written wishes or a funeral plan

Some people choose to write down their funeral wishes, whether that is hand written in their own notes or through a funeral directors. They may also have a pre-paid funeral plan in place; many will keep this information in a safe place with other important documents, or you can always call local funeral homes to ask if your loved one has a plan in place

Ask other family members

Ask family and friends if the deceased spoke with anyone about their preference of burial or cremation, whether its something that was said as a passing comment or during a conversation about funerals. If not, then getting help or guidance from family or friends can help you to decide whether a burial or cremation service is the most appropriate

Final resting place and practicalities

It is worth considering how you would like to visit your loved one after the funeral, and if visiting a grave or keeping their remains in an ashes casket would bring more comfort. Also consider that you can inter, scatter or keep ashes in an urn, and you can integrate ashes into memorial items like jewellery 

Religious considerations

Some would object to their loved one being cremated on religious grounds, as some denominations like Islam forbid cremation. Traditionally this has been the case for Roman Catholics and Christians, however cremation is becoming more widely accepted in these religions. When families have struggled to choose based on religious beliefs, we signpost them to their local minister of Faith so they can discuss their concerns and beliefs with them to reach an informed decision that they are comfortable with

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