Cremation vs. Burial: What’s the Difference and What is Right for You?

The choice between a traditional burial funeral and a cremation is a very important one, and one that can go a long way in honouring your loved one in the right manner. Generally, the deceased will have left in their will their decision to either be buried or cremated, however, sometimes this is not the case and it is up to the family to decide. In this article, Fry Bros discusses the difference between cremation and burial and explores which one might be right for you or your loved ones.

Cremation and Burial Comparison

During the cremation process, the remains of the deceased are placed into a chamber, in which intense heat is applied in order to turn their body into ashes. Cremation is becoming a more popular way of handling a deceased person’s body. The ash remains are gathered and are generally placed in an urn. This is a very personalised funeral experience, as it allows the family of the deceased to deal with the ashes in a way that their loved one would have wanted, or the best way they see fit.

How to Decide

There are a number of factors to take into account when choosing a cremation or burial. This can include things such as family tradition, religion, or cultural beliefs. In terms of environmental impact, cremation is generally more sustainable than burial, while looking at it in terms of a financial aspect, cremation is also generally cheaper.

In the best case scenario, the deceased will have left instructions in their will as to what they want done with their body. However, this may not always be the case. In the situation where it is up to you and the family to decide between the cremation and burial funeral process, make sure you take the time to consider all the things mentioned above.

Personalised Funeral Services

At Fry Bros Funerals, we take pride in providing high-quality personalised funerals. Whether it is cremation funerals or a burial funeral service, we take the time and effort to learn about your loved one and your family and curate a day that sends them off in the most respectable, memorable, and beautiful way possible.

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