Sixty percent of families today choose cremation over in lieu of a traditional funeral, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Some choose cremation because of its simplicity. Others opt for cremation for cultural reasons or because family members are unable to travel to attend a memorial service immediately. Many families also choose cremation […]
The costs of traditional funerals have been rising for decades, leaving many families facing bills of $10,000 or more to bury their loved ones. Standard funerals may also lack personal touches or options to make the service or final arrangements truly meaningful to honor individuals. This has driven increasing interest in alternatives that allow families […]
When a loved one passes, you may be left with questions about how to move forward. While you want to honor your loved ones and provide a dignified way to remember them, you may have questions about costs. You have options for how you proceed, from traditional funerals and burials to direct cremation. In this […]
Dealing with the passing of a loved one is difficult enough. The planning and costs involved in traditional funeral service and burial only add stress to what is already a stressful time. The average cost for a traditional full-service burial is about $8,500. However, there are other options. For example, searching for “direct cremation service” […]
The passing of a loved one often raises questions for those left behind. For example: Among the choices, direct cremation has grown in popularity as a more affordable and simplified alternative. For those considering this approach, whether due to finances, practicalities, personal values, or other motivations, understanding what direct cremation entails and how it works […]