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Cremation Choices – What Are Your Options? If you are planning on a funeral and are confused as to what type of cremation options are available, then you are not alone. There are hundreds of funeral homes and cremation providers in the United States, and the process can be confusing enough without having to think about what options are actually available. In this article we will give you an overview of some of the popular options for your memorial service.   One of the more popular cremation choices is the traditional funeral. This option is perfect if you have a family and are close to your loved one. Typically, you select the ashes of your loved one at a memorial service after the casket has been opened and the viewing over. After the viewing is completed, your family will select the ashes for burial in a local cemetery.   You can choose the traditional burial or you may want to opt for a different kind of service. Your choice should depend on the wishes of your loved one. You can choose from a traditional service, a ceremony of remembrance or even have them come back to perform a service of a different type.   Another type of cremation choice is a memorial service. This service will be held prior to the service of a cremation service. This memorial service will allow your family to remember the life of your loved one and to honor the memory of their lives. Many of the traditional services that are available will still be offered, so if you do choose to have a memorial service then you can expect to pay just like the traditional service. The memorial service will also have a service of respect for all those who have died and those that will follow.   If you do not have a family to attend the memorial service, then you may want to consider using a proxy. Using a proxy will allow you to attend the service and you can choose to watch it with them or to not. You can then… read more Cremation Choices – What Are Your Options?

Funeral services serve an important purpose. It allows us to recognize a life that was lived & acknowledge that the life has come to an end. Funerals exist for the living; for survivors who suffer the loss of a loved one. Here’s an overview of the different types of services that funeral providers offer.