When a loved one passes, there are so many important decisions to make that it is hard not to be overwhelmed. One of the first decisions you'll have to make is about disposition of the body, which may or may not have been specified in a will. If the deceased hasn't stated a preferred method of disposition, then the surviving family members are forced to decide on an option. While there are many options available, cremation services offer benefits that other options may not. Keep reading below to discover three of the biggest advantages.

Simplicity

If you are thinking of planning a funeral, you'll have to work with a funeral home to decide every aspect of the disposition, from pre-funeral events to the viewing or visitation of the body to the memorial service. For many people, this is simply too much to take on during the grieving process. When you choose work with a crematory, on the other hand, the process is much simpler and there are far fewer decisions to be made.

Affordable Cost

Another drawback of a traditional funeral is the cost involved. While costs may differ drastically from one funeral to another, there are still significant expenses that surviving loved ones will have to take on. These include the cost of the casket, as well as embalming services and the use of a designated building for additional arrangements. Combined, these costs can amount to several thousand dollars, whereas the cost of cremation and a container is usually a small fraction of this. 

That said, low-cost options aren't the only ones available if you choose cremation. If you prefer, you can purchase an expensive container and have it buried in a cemetery plot reserved for an individual or family, much as you would a casket. A crematory can work with you to provide these services as well.

Low Pressure

Because of the time sensitive nature of planning for a funeral, many people feel a great deal of pressure to make decisions as quickly as possible about the memorial service. With cremation, however, this pressure is lifted. The cremation of the body itself can occur soon after death, but of course there is no need for a memorial service to be held within a few days. Because of this, planning for a memorial service (and ensuring that everybody who wants to attend is able to) is made much easier. 

For more information, contact a business such as American Cremation Society.