Cremation has become an increasingly common option for final arrangements. However, the choice is a personal one, and you may still question if cremation is right for you. If you are funeral pre-planning and weighing your final arrangements, the guide below will help you make an informed decision.

What Are the Benefits of Cremation?

There are many advantages to choosing cremation. Urns are portable, so surviving relatives can take you with them if they move. If you would like your final resting place to be somewhere far away, such as your hometown, transporting an urn would be much easier. Families also have more time to make decisions about the funeral service following cremation. The service can be held at a later date if someone is sick, for instance. 

Additionally, cremation tends to be more affordable and doesn’t require the use of caskets, grave markers, or vaults. It is considered more environmentally friendly as well.

What Type of Service Can You Have?

Cremation does not limit funeral service options. Families can celebrate a loved one’s life before or after cremation. You might choose to hold a viewing and funeral before, or a memorial service after. 

During a memorial service, there is no casket, and the urn and a framed portrait typically take its place. These services can be held at any time and in any location, from a family member’s home to a favorite park. Choosing to have a funeral or memorial service allows your loved ones to celebrate your life according to your wishes, so they won't need to make these difficult decisions in their time of mourning.

If you would like to make your final arrangements ahead of time, turn to Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc.  Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas since 1960, this family-owned business takes a compassionate approach to funeral planning. When it comes to pre-planning, they’ll help you understand your options and set up a prepayment plan to prevent your family from incurring additional expenses. Learn more about funeral pre-planning online or call (585) 394-4280.