Why Choose Affordable Cremation Services in Mooresville

The Rise of Cremation

It has always been an on-going debate: cremation vs. burial. Lately, cremation has been winning the battle as the more popular choice. The American cremation rate has been steadily on the rise for the past 30 years. The year of 2015 marked the first time the cremation rate was higher than the burial rate in the United States.
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Cremation offers several benefits that burial does not. In years past, burial was the traditional method that families used to care for their loved ones remains. Despite the higher cost and lack of flexibility, burial was how generations of families cared for their loved ones. In recent years though, the rate of cremation has grown drastically. Families are now choosing to forego tradition and instead selecting the method that best suits their needs. In many ways, cremation represents the new era of funeral service and offers several benefits over traditional burial services.

So, why cremation? Everyone has their own personal reasons for choosing cremation, but we have noticed 6 key benefits of cremation:

Benefits of Cremation

Cemetery Availability

For generations burial was the primary method of disposition for most families. A lack of space and increased costs are why more people are beginning to choose cremation. As cemeteries are beginning to approach capacity, many are now charging a premium for their remaining plots. One of the benefits of cremation is that it allows you to avoid the trouble of finding a burial plot. If you do wish to have your loved one buried, many cemeteries now offer scattering gardens where cremated remains can be spread and revisited.  

Cost 

Cost is often one of the most cited reasons why people choose cremation. On average, the cost of a cremation service can be up to 50% less than a traditional burial service. Because there is no need to purchase additional items like a casket, headstone, or vault, your family can stay within your budget and use the savings to help surviving family members or plan a more meaningful celebration of life or memorial service. 

Environmental Concerns

Over the past few years, global warming has become a reality and serious concern for many people. When it comes to caring for a loved one’s remains, cremation is often seen as the more green option. Because burial services often have the remains embalmed, the use of harsh chemicals can put the environment at risk. Although a crematory does release emissions, new equipment is constantly being developed to reduce the pollution and environmental impact.

Simplicity

For many people, the level of simplicity involved with cremation services is one the reasons why cremation is better. Generally, when a family buries a loved one, they also hold a funeral service. This can complicate the arrangement process because coordinating with the cemetery and planning for the services must happen before the remains can be cared. Typically, a celebration of life or memorial service is planned after cremation occurs. This gives your family more time to grieve and mourn in the immediate days following death instead of rushing to make funeral arrangements. 
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Flexibility 

One of the most overlooked benefits of cremation is flexibility. As mentioned, a celebration of life or memorial service is often held after cremation has occurred. Because the remains have already been cared for, your family has the benefit of flexibility when making service arrangements. It is quite common for families to plan these services weeks or even months after the death has occurred. This allows you to not only plan a more meaningful ceremony, but also accommodate schedule and travel to ensure loved ones from far away can be in attendance.  

Religions are Becoming Less Strict 

Many people are starting to move away from tradition due to religions having a more relaxed stance on cremation. Catholics believe that the soul is immortal and does not depend on the physical body. Since cremation of the deceased's remains do not affect his or her soul, according to the Church, there are no doctrinal objections to the practice (Bryner, 2016). The less strict beliefs of the Catholic church are becoming another reason that people are choosing cremation rather than burial.
Sources: 

Jeanna Bryner, Vatican Issues New Cremation Guidelines for 'Faithfully Departed'; https://www.livescience.com/56632-vatican-issues-new-cremation-guidelines.html 
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