Interesting Suggestions About Burial Options

Planning a funeral can be difficult, whether you are planning services for a person who has recently passed on or pre-planning for you or your husband or wife. The upside is that families can rely on quite a few established funeral homes for their funeral service necessities.

It is best to understand that there are basically 2 funeral service types. Traditional funerals and Cremating the remains.

Traditional Funerals Traditional funerals are generally the most popular, but cremation services have gained more favor in recent years. Traditional funerals involve a formalized service sometimes called a wake that gives family and friends the chance to see the remains and pay their respects to their close friend or relative.

The wake or viewing generally comes before a dignified service at the funeral home or in a church. Many services may be held outdoors as well. The funeral might involve the reading of prayers or speeches by family and friends. There may also be poetry readings or special mementos at the funeral.

Traditional services also include a hearse to transport the remains, embalming procedures and readying the body for the viewing prior to burial. Planning a traditional funeral may also include floral arrangements, special music or mementos to be placed in or around the burial site.

Cremating Services Despite what many folks believe, the choice for cremating services doesn't mean you can't have a traditional service. Most funeral homes that offer cremation in Lancaster county can provide traditional services like a viewing before the cremation procedure.

The difference is in the steps for handling the remains. When cremation is selected, the body is cremated and the cremains are often returned to the family in an urn. With a traditional funeral, a casket, cemetery plot and many related services are required. A headstone is also typically added to the burial plot.

No matter what type of service you decide on, be sure to seek out a trusted funeral facility for advice on which options are best for you.

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