It’s perfectly natural and very responsible to plan your end-of-life arrangements. An important decision you’ll need to make involves choosing between a cremation or burial. Although both options offer different benefits, it’s crucial to understand their differences and similarities to make the best choice for you. 

How Do You Want to Be Memorialized?

Your end-of-life arrangements will be made with your preferences in mind. If a large number of your loved ones live in the same area, burial is a suitable way to be memorialized, as it allows them to easily visit your grave to pay respects as often as they’d like. People who choose to be buried typically have a family plot or plan to start one. 

Cremation is a popular option for people who want their ashes to remain with a friend or family member. Once you’re cremated, the ashes can be kept in an urn at their home so they can pay their respects regularly. This option is also appealing to people who want to reduce their carbon footprint and choose an environmentally sustainable option. 

What’s the Religious Perspective?

While there is some variation in beliefs on these processes, even between members of the same faith, general trends have emerged over the years. Many Christians favor traditional burials because they believe it’s symbolic to that of Jesus Christ’s before his resurrection.

In contrast, many Hindus believe cremating a body helps the soul pass on. Both Islam and Orthodox Judaism have traditionally opted for burials, though some groups of the latter have become more accepting in recent years.

However, remember that no matter which option you choose, you can still have a traditional funeral with an open or closed casket or an urn at a funeral home.

Whether you prefer burial or cremation, get help with your funeral plans from the experts at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home in Trumbull, CT. This family-owned funeral home has over a century of helping with end-of-life arrangements, and understands how to handle these delicate situations with professionalism and sensitivity. To get in touch, call (203) 373-1013 or visit their website to browse their services.