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For many people looking for cremation services in Voorhees Township, NJ, traditional cremation is not the number one choice. It’s the most expensive cremation service and involves much more planning than low-cost alternatives like direct cremation.
Yet, there are several reasons why the expense and effort are worth it. We explain some of them below.
It’s a full-service cremation
Traditional cremation is the best option for those who want a proper funeral before the cremation. Either for religious reasons or a preference for old-fashioned funeral arrangements.
Unlike direct cremation or cremation with a memorial, the bulk of the funeral rites happens first. There’s a visitation or wake and funeral service where the body is present, lying in a ceremonial casket.
This also makes traditional cremation a practical compromise for families who disagree on how best to honor a loved one. Those who prefer a proper can have the accompanying services, while others who want cremation can have a celebration of life after.
It costs less than a traditional burial
And while this arrangement may seem like a lot, it costs less on average than a traditional burial. The absence of cemetery expenses means traditional cremation costs, on average, $1,000 less than a full burial.
Of course, this depends on the number of attached services. For instance, a traditional cremation that only includes visitation is less expensive than one with a funeral service or celebration of life.
Whatever the arrangement, you would spend less than the equivalent for a burial. That’s because there’s no need to spend on a casket, burial plot, vault, and additional cemetery costs.
Even if you choose to bury the ashes in a cemetery, an urn burial costs far less than a full-body burial.
Plenty of room for closure
An additional reason to opt for traditional cremation is the emotional room it provides. Other cremation services require taking care of the body immediately. In direct cremation, the cremation takes place within 48 hours.
This can be too hasty for those who wish to see and say their last words to the deceased. Especially if they live far away and can’t travel back in time. Traditional cremation buys everyone time.
Because of the included services, the body is embalmed, preserving it for days. The services also mean family members get to spend enough time with each other in a difficult time before having to return to their regular lives.
Enables a unique final resting place
Lastly, the cremation end of traditional cremation allows for a personal, intimate way to say a final goodbye. Instead of a standard graveside service, you can have a scattering ceremony somewhere important to you or your loved one.
Even if you wish to bury the ashes, it doesn’t have to be in a cemetery. It can be somewhere your loved one enjoyed spending time, like a hiking trail or body of water.
With traditional cremation, you get the best of both worlds: an old-fashioned funeral ceremony and a contemporary final resting place.
And all these benefits are available at an affordable price when you reach out to us for your cremation service in Voorhees Township, NJ. For immediate assistance, fill out this form. You can also call us. Our staff is available 24/7, and ready to help.