When a loved one passes on, you may not wish to hold a traditional burial, opting instead for cremation services. At TP White & Sons Funeral Home in Cincinnati, OH, they’ll be more than happy to explain the advantages of this option. For some families, it’s the best choice for a funeral service. The following are some interesting pieces of information about the process.

7 Facts About Cremation Services You May Not Have Known

1. It’s Usually Less Expensive

Typically, cremations don’t cost as much money as a burial. That’s because fewer materials are used in the process. Instead of a large casket, you only need to purchase an urn.

2. It’s Environmentally Friendly

Using fewer materials—and less space in the cemetery—conserves resources, making cremation services better for the environment than a burial.

3. It’s Better for Moving Families

After they pass on, you’ll still want to visit a loved one from time to time. If you move, however, it may be difficult to get to their cemetery. With cremation, you can take their remains with you in the urn.

4. It Dates Back Thousands of Years

Cremations have been around for literally thousands of years and date back to 3,000 BC. Only recently, however, has technology improved to make the process more efficient.

5. You Can Still Hold a Funeral

Even without a burial, you can still hold a typical funeral or memorial service for a loved one, allowing family members and friends to pay their respects.

6. It's Secular

Although religious organizations do allow cremations, it’s generally more popular with secular families, who don’t have a religious and cultural tradition of burying loved ones who’ve passed on.

7. There’s No Fire

In modern crematoriums, fire actually isn’t in contact with the body. The heat in the chamber simply gets strong enough to break it down without exposing it to flames.

To learn more about cremation services, get in touch with the team at TP White & Sons Funeral Home, serving the Cincinnati area. They’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have on the subject. Contact them online, or call (513) 231-7150.