Funeral preplanning lets you decide between burial or cremation. There are many advantages to planning ahead. Here are a few reasons why you may prefer cremation over a traditional burial.

Benefits of Cremation

1. Gift to Loved Ones

Spare your loved ones from having to decide between burial or cremation after you’ve passed. With funeral preplanning, all of the crucial decisions have been made in advance, which means that family can be spared the stress of planning when they’re bereaved.

2. Honor Your Wishes

By specifying cremation in your will and as part of a preplanning document, you can be sure your end-of-life wishes are honored. Not all family members may feel the same about cremation, and specifying it in advance helps avoid disagreements and confusion about your desires.

3. Cost-Effective

Paying for cremation in advance allows you to purchase services at current rates. It relieves your loved ones of financial burdens as well. Funeral insurance or money set aside to prefund your funeral and cremation may also be exempt from income assessment if you’re spending down savings to qualify for Medicaid assistance to pay for long-term care.

4. Environmentally Friendly

Cremated remains do not take up valuable land as burials do. No harsh chemicals, such as formaldehyde necessary for embalming, are needed to cremate a body, and nothing nonbiodegradable is placed within the earth.

5. Creative Memorial Options

Cremation offers a way to be creative with the disbursement of remains. Ashes can be scattered in multiple locations or given to multiple family members as you wish. Cremains can be made into jewelry or set in an urn. They can also be used to build a coral reef or fertilize a memorial tree. The type of memorial keepsake or interment you choose can perfectly reflect your personality and life.

For funeral preplanning and prearranging cremation services in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, contact Ritchay Funeral Home. This family-owned and -operated funeral home has been serving the community since 1957. Their compassionate and experienced staff will walk you through the preplanning process to ensure your unique needs are met. Call (715) 423-1414 to make an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about how they help families in mourning.