Preplanning funeral arrangements gives you peace of mind that your wishes will be honored and a place of rest will be taken care of. It also removes the strain of making decisions from loved ones in their time of grief. The first step is determining if you want cremation or burial. This decision is often based on budget, personal beliefs, religion, and the family’s grieving process. Here’s a guide to help you choose which is best for you and your loved ones.

Cremation

Cremation is less expensive and not as involved as a burial, aspects which can help ease the grieving process. Still, cremation offers many of the same service options as a burial. It’s possible to have traditional funeral arrangements before or after the cremation, so loved ones can gather and say their goodbyes.

An urn is mobile and can stay close to loved ones, regardless of where they live. This option also provides the opportunity to have your ashes spread in a specific location you love. Families can also decide how to handle them, such as interment, creating cremation diamonds, or scattering them per your wishes.

Burial

Burial is more expensive and elaborate than cremation, but, religious preferences aside, many consider burial a more natural method. This conventional avenue gives your family a permanent cemetery plot and monument or tombstone to visit. Extended funeral arrangements and burial ceremonies may offer more closure to loved ones, depending on culture and family values. For some, this process provides more time to grieve and come to terms with what has happened.

Preplanning funeral arrangements is a delicate topic, so trust the compassionate professionals at Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel to help you make the right decisions for you and your family. Located in Dayton, OH, their staff not only helps with the preplanning phase, but they’re there for your loved ones throughout the process. They help you create advance arrangements that ensure every detail is cared for and offer grief support for family members. Learn more today by visiting them online or calling (937) 610-1900.