How To Preplan Cremation in 2021

 The number of cremations done every year in the USA is rising. About 48 percent of the end-of-life choices in the USA in 2015 were cremations. It was predicted that it would grow to 56.by 2020. Also, more people are preplanning cremations each year. Are you considering pre-planning cremation? This process is similar to planning a funeral but there are some differences that are useful to know. Read on to learn more about how to preplan a cremation in 2021. 

1.   Select a Cremation Provider

First, you need to select a cremation provider. Our recommendation is that you choose a provider with an on-site crematory. In doing so, you are ensuring that one cremation facility cares for the body and cremains during the cremation process. Some cremation providers use third-party providers or standalone crematory, which often results in mistakes in the cremation process. Ask cremation providers particular questions to ensure that you get the care that you deserve. Not every facility is the same, and it depends on how you choose a cremation provider and find out if they are suitable for you. Some questions you can ask your cremation provider:

1.     Which cremation services are included?

2.     What type of services will my loved one receive?

3.     What are the witnessing cremation and memorial options? 

4.     Do you have testimonials?

2.               Choose a Cremation Package

Depending on your preferences and the type of budget you have, there are different types of cremation packages available. Eventually, the cremation package you end up choosing depends on whether the cremation occurs before or after the memorial service.

Types of Common Cremation Packages:

 Traditional Cremation 

This one is similar to a funeral. The body is present in a casket during the ceremony and afterwards, the body is cremated. 

Cremation with Memorial 

The departed’s family organizes a memorial service after the cremation takes place. At the service, an urn is present for the visitation with a picture. Usually, a memorial service takes place at a church or funeral home.

 Graveside Memorial 

This memorial takes place at a graveside after the cremation takes place.

Simple Cremation or Direct Cremation  

This type of simple cremation precludes a planned memorial service.

3.               Plan Your Memorial

When you preplan a cremation, you get to plan your memorial for your family and friends. You can personalize the memorial and hire a preplanning advisor to guide you through the memorial planning. 

If you choose to have a memorial service, you can start by planning where you want the service to take place. Although people usually hold memorials at funeral homes or churches, there are other options available as well. Also, you can decide who to invite, what music to play, and what will be read at the ceremony. 

4.               Decide Your Final Resting Place

With cremation, you expand your options for your final resting place. Some examples are 

Cremation Keepsakes: 

You can let your family respect your memory with keepsake urns, or with cremation jewelry. There are plenty of other memorial options. For instance, decorative rocks containing ashes in gardens, or cremation keepsakes, containing your thumbprint or ashes.

Type of urn:

Depending on what you want to do with your ashes, you choose an urn. For instance, if the urn will be kept in a family member’s home, you can choose a decorative design. If you are planning to inter the ashes in a cemetery, there are guidelines regarding cemetery urns which you should consider. 

Scattering the Cremains:

If you have a significant location in mind where you want your ashes to be scattered, let your family know about it. Please document your wishes and review the laws about scattering ashes with your cremation advisor.

If you choose the right type of cremation provider, your cremation preplanning process will be made simpler and more efficient.