Organizing a burial is a multi-step process that begins with deciding what type of cemetery plot you want. While the traditional in-ground burial process is the most common, there are other options available depending on your budget and how you want to be remembered. See the list below to learn about the burial options available to you and to guide you in your funeral planning process. 

Cemetery Plot Options

In-Ground Burial

In an in-ground burial your casket is placed below the ground, and grave markers are used to memorialize your life. After choosing a cemetery for your burial, the next decisions are whether you want a single or companion plot, as well as if you want an in-ground gravestone or above-ground marker.

Above-Ground Options

If you prefer to be memorialized above ground, then choosing between a lawn crypt and a community mausoleum are your best options. Both of these options allow you to be enclosed above ground and in a building where loved ones can visit regardless of weather. Mausoleums host numerous individuals, each with their own crypt plate, which is similar to a headstone.

If you are thinking about going with an above-ground memorial, but want to be next to a loved one, then a lawn crypt is perfect for you. These tomb-like structures are crafted out of granite or another type of stone and can be custom built to fit your preferences. 

Cremation

Cremation has begun to grow in popularity as it gives the family an additional, flexible method to remember their loved one. This process involves putting the ashes of the deceased in an urn which can then be passed among family members, buried at a cemetery or personal site, or scattered in a place with a significant meaning.

After deciding which type of burial option is best for you, finish your cemetery search by contacting the Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse, WI. They always keep their grounds well-manicured and have spaces available for both single and companion burials. You can contact them through their website or over the phone by calling (608) 782-6956.