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In recent years, cremation services have become more common in the United States. Since this option is an alternative to embalming and burial, it can sometimes be challenging to choose between the two. If you're preparing your will or pre-planning your funeral, learn more about why some families opt for cremation below to help you decide.

Why Should You Choose Cremation Services?

1. Simplicity

Compared to burial, cremation is usually simpler to plan. Your loved ones won't have to arrange a burial site or headstone, and they can also forego more formal funeral services if that's not part of your wishes. This means fewer difficult decisions for your family members, which makes this an excellent choice for families and individuals who prefer straightforward approaches.

2. Options for the Ashes

cremation servicesWhen you're buried, your grave will always be in the same place. If loved ones move away in the future, or if they already live far away, it'll be difficult for them to visit that spot. Cremated remains can be kept in an urn that can move with your family members. They can also be transformed into beautiful keepsakes and art, or they can be scattered in places that were meaningful to you.

3. Flexible Timeline

If you want to have a burial, the funeral generally needs to be scheduled within one to two weeks. This may not work for all families, especially if you have many loved ones who would need to travel to be present. If you choose cremation, the memorial service can be any time before or after the cremation itself, making it easier to gather widespread family members.

 

Whether you choose burial or cremation services, Porto Funeral Homes in New Haven County, CT, will help you plan a beautiful and meaningful service. With locations in both East and West Haven, they have over 75 years of history serving the community, providing dignified, compassionate, and personalized funeral arrangements. To learn more about their cremation services, call their East Haven location at (203) 467-3000, their West Haven location at (203) 934-5000, or visit them online.

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