Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that a person can go through. What makes it even more difficult, is when you are responsible for making the funeral arrangements. All the decisions that need to be made can be overwhelming. One common decision that people need to make is to have their loved one buried, or have them cremated. If their loved one did not state their final wishes before they passed, it is up to you to decide. There are many benefits to Cremation in Stonington.
Cost
If you are working on a budget, cremation is much less expensive than a burial. When you have a loved one buried, you incur the cost of the cemetery plot, the casket, the headstone, the burial fee, and embalming services. If you have your loved one cremated, you can eliminate the cost of the casket, burial fee, and embalming. If you plan to keep the ashes in an urn or scatter them, you can also eliminate the cost of the headstone and the cemetery plot.
Keeping the Ashes
Many people want to have their loved one as close by as possible, even when they are gone. Since it is not possible to keep a coffin in your home, cremation would be better because you can keep the ashes in an urn in your home.
Scattering the Ashes
If your loved one had a special place, where they enjoyed going, where they felt safe, and you believe that they would want that to be their final resting spot, then Cremation in Stonington is the way to go. You cannot bury a person anywhere, however, you can scatter a person’s ashes anywhere.
Burying the Ashes
If you want to have your loved one cremated, but still want to visit their grave, you can purchase a small burial plot and headstone, or you can add the ashes to a family plot.
Cremation or burial all depends on how you feel or what instructions your loved one left, if any. For more information on cremation vs. burial, visit The professionals there can help you to decide which is best for you and your loved one.
