When a beloved family member passes away and his or her body is cremated, you face the decision of how to deal with the ashes. Some people ask that their ashes are distributed in a special location, while others request that their ashes are kept in an urn by the family. Another idea is to scatter them in your yard; this way, you'll always feel that your loved family member is nearby.
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There are a few different methods of burial people choose for themselves or loved ones when they pass. One of those is cremation, which is definitely the more popular choice. If you are wondering why this is because you aren't sure whether or not to go that route, you should know these five main reasons cremation is so popular.
Saves Money: The number-one reason cremation is so popular is because it is much more affordable.
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If someone you love who recently passed away served time in the military, you may want to commemorate this during your loved one's funeral service. However, if you are like many people, you might be unsure of how to get started with planning a veteran's funeral. Luckily, it's not as difficult as you might think. These are some of the people and organizations that you should talk to during the planning stages so that you can plan everything properly.
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If you come from a family with a long tradition of open-casket wakes, during which friends and loved ones can come to pay their respects to the deceased and his or her surviving family members, you may be dismayed to find out that a recently-deceased relative had strong feelings in favor of cremation. For those who have the responsibility of planning a funeral, you may feel torn between abiding by your relative's wishes and scheduling a wake and funeral that will provide the surviving family members and friends with as much closure as possible.
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