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When a loved one passes away, one of the most significant decisions you must to make is how to lay them to rest. The two most common options are cremation and burial. Before making this choice, understand what is involved with both options and consider the following factors.

How They Differ

During cremation, the remains are burned, and the ashes are provided to the family, though you may first choose to have the body embalmed for a viewing and funeral service. There are many options for what to do with the cremains. Popular choices include scattering, taking them home in an urn, burying them, and interring them in a cremation niche.

During a burial, the body lies in a casket. It is often embalmed first, which allows the casket to be open at the funeral service while friends and family members say goodbye. The casket is then placed in the ground at a purchased plot in a cemetery, which is marked with a stone.

Factors to Consider

cremationRespect the beliefs of the deceased and their family. Most religious do permit cremation, and some require it, such as Buddhism and Hinduism. Others require burial, such as fundamentalist Christian denominations, the Eastern Orthodox Church, Islam, and fundamentalist Judaism. Some religions have other rules; the Catholic Church, for example, allows cremation as long as the ashes are buried rather than scattered.

Budget may also be a consideration. Cremation tends to be the more economical choice, especially if you choose to forgo embalming, purchasing a casket, and buying a burial plot. Burial may cost more, but it is the more traditional approach and provides families with a headstone that people can visit to pay their respects.

 

Whether you choose cremation or burial for your loved one, the staff at E.C. Nurre Funeral Homes will help you lay them to rest with respect and compassion. For more than 140 years, this funeral home has been serving families throughout New Richmond, Bethel, and Amelia, OH. Learn more on their website, and call (513) 753-6130 for personal service.

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