If you’re pre-planning your memorial or funeral services, you may be wondering if cremation is the right option for you. This is a common question among many Cincinnati-area families who choose to have their services with Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes. To help you determine whether this choice is right for you and your family members, these compassionate local funeral directors are willing to offer some helpful information.

Many families choose cremation because of the following reasons:

• Lower Cost: The cost of cremation services is often lower than that of a burial. Consider the fact that a burial requires a casket, cemetery plot, grave marker, and burial service. When added up, these costs surpass the price of cremation.
• Range Of Options: Individuals who wish to have their remains cremated can still opt for traditional funeral services. On the other hand, they may also desire memorial services, which do not require the body to be present. Individuals can also ask their surviving family members to scatter their cremation ashes, hold their remains in an urn, or select a special place for permanent interment.
• Environmental Impact: Individuals who would like to reduce their carbon footprint will find that cremation is an eco-friendly alternative to burial. When remains are cremated, the body does not need to be preserved, embalming chemicals do not need to be used, and the use of land resources is minimized.

If you’re ready to discuss funeral pre-planning and would like to learn more about the option of cremation, arrange to speak with one of the caring funeral directors at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes by calling (513) 661-4059 today. For additional resources, visit their website.