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When a loved one passes unexpectedly, family members often need to make difficult decisions — some of which can be financially burdensome. If this describes your situation, consider direct cremation. This affordable cremation service makes planning a funeral easier on families dealing with the economic hardship that can come from a sudden loss.

A Guide to Direct Cremation

What Is It?

Direct-Cremation-East-Haven-CTTypically, families host a funeral or memorial before cremating the body, often giving others a chance to view it first. This requires preserving the body, which can be costly. A direct cremation, however, involves cremating the body shortly after death. Funeral services are limited to transportation of the deceased. Often, this means placing the remains in a basic container instead of an expensive casket. This helps further decrease the cost of the funeral service.

Direct cremation is a more environmentally conscious decision than a burial. The embalming process requires using mildly harmful chemicals that will be reintroduced into the environment. When embalming isn’t necessary, the damage to the environment is limited to carbon dioxide emissions.

Is It Right for You?

A direct cremation does not prohibit families from hosting a memorial service at a later date. They can still organize an event that properly celebrates the life of the individual who has passed on. As such, this type of cremation service is also a good option for families who are not immediately sure what kind of memorial they wish to hold.

If a loved one passes without warning, get in touch with a reputable funeral home and ask about direct cremation. It may be your best option during this difficult time.

 

At Porto Funeral Homes, serving New Haven County, CT, you’ll be in the hands of experienced professionals who are happy to guide you through every aspect of this process. They offer a range of funeral services, including direct cremation and pre-planning. For more information, contact them online and call (203) 467-3000 for their East Haven location or (203) 934-5000 for West Haven, CT.

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