Full Or Direct Cremation Services
Thinking through your own final services can feel daunting because you are making huge decisions for your future. You want to make sure you get things set up the way you want them, but you also want to do things in a way that will allow your family members to get what they need through the process. If you already know you prefer cremation services in Port Washington, NY, you then have to decide on whether you want full cremation or direct cremation. There are good reasons to go with either.
First, it’s good to understand the difference between direct cremation and full cremation. Direct cremation occurs when you are cremated soon after your death without any services before. The paperwork is completed and the cremation process proceeds. It’s that simple. Full cremation takes longer because it includes a full visitation and funeral service first followed by cremation services.
Which service type is best for you? That’s completely up to you, but you might want to consider how your family will feel as well. If you know your family appreciates the closure they get and the opportunity to say a final goodbye that is presented in visitation and funeral, perhaps full cremation is the best option for you. Your family can have the traditions they are used to and you still get the cremation you want.
On the other hand, if you don’t have a lot of funds to stand behind your services, and you really want to pay upfront so your family doesn’t have to worry about that cost, either, then direct cremation might be the better option. Direct cremation is the least expensive form of cremation on the market. While any cremation costs less than a full burial and funeral, direct cremation takes even more of the costs away and will always be the least expensive.
You can go back and forth on the options and bring as many reasons to the table as you’d like. Since you have time on your side in pre-planning, take your time with the decision. If you’re worried about what family will think or what they want, there’s no reason you can’t ask them what they think and go from there. Some people don’t have strong feelings about what happens to them or for them after they pass on, but they do want their family to have what they need to move ahead with their grief.
When planning cremation services in Port Washington, NY, once you know you want to be cremated, you might think the decisions are complete. But there are many other decisions to make, including whether you want full or direct cremation. If you want to know the options so you can get a full idea of what directions you could take, the professionals at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home can help you with those and more. Give us a call and we can set up a time to meet with you and go over details so you can take your time in deciding.
