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Funeral planning is a difficult, emotional process. When you’re tasked with choosing between cremation or burial for your loved one, you might be overwhelmed by the weight of your decision. The professionals at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home can assist you as you make the arrangements. They’ve provided compassionate service to residents of Ranson, WV, since 1889.

In some cases, your loved one may have pre-planned their funeral and expressed their wishes to be either cremated or buried. If there are no plans in place, however, how can you make such a monumental choice? Here are some points to consider:

  • funeral planningReligion Plays A Role: Take into account your loved one’s religious beliefs during the funeral planning process. Many religions practice cremation as a burial rite, and in some faiths, it’s seen as a way to help the soul transition from one plane to the next. Similarly, burial can be a symbolic rite in some religions.
  • The Aftermath: Some people consider the decomposition process when making the decision between cremation and burial. A burial means the body decomposes naturally, whereas cremation means the body is reduced to ashes expeditiously.
  • Honoring & Memorializing: Choosing cremation usually means there’s some leeway as to how your loved one is memorialized. You might choose to sprinkle the ashes in an area that the deceased especially loved, or you might have them rest in a columbarium. Some people choose to keep the ashes on a mantle at home. Consider your future plans, too. If you’re moving, for example, you might wish to cremate your loved one’s remains to keep them close.

No matter which option you choose, you can rely on the staff at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home to make the funeral planning process as smooth as possible. They’ll answer your questions and help with cremation arrangements and funeral services. For more information, visit the funeral home’s website or call (304) 725-7068.

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