You Know Cremation is the Right Option When…

Are you in the process of planning final services for a deceased relative? You might be wondering whether to go with a funeral service or a cremation service. While the decision is up to you and your other family members, you’ll when that a Charleston, WV cremation service is the way to go if one or more of the following scenarios resonates with you.

You Don’t Want to Spend More than is Necessary

Just because you love your deceased loved one doesn’t mean that you have to spend more than necessary for final services. So if finances are an issue or if you simply like to do more with less, you might opt to go with a cremation service. The great news is that saving money by choosing a cremation over a funeral doesn’t have to mean cheapening the experience. You can plan a fitting final send-off regardless of which body disposition you choose. One thing to be wary of is that the cost of cremation can rise dramatically if you add a lot of extras. Keep this in mind should you want to stay within your budget. Also note that a funeral home will be happy to oblige if you let them know right off the bat how much you want to spend.

You Don’t Want a Formal Funeral Service

There are many good reasons in favor of having a funeral service. It will offer the opportunity for people to come together for a common purpose, provide a sense of closure, and allow people to comfort and to receive comfort. Even so, it’s possible to achieve these benefits through other means. So if you and your loved ones don’t want a formal funeral service in a church, then a cremation service might be in order. Either before or after the cremation, you can hold a memorial, celebration of life, or family get-together to honor the deceased.

You Want More Options

Might some members of your family want a personal memento to take with them after the final services? One way to achieve this is through cremation as a body disposition since it’s possible to get some of the cremation ashes after the process is completed. Each family member who wants some of the ashes can get some in an urn. As you can imagine, you won’t have this option if you go with a funeral service followed by earth burial.

When the time comes to plan a funeral service or a cremation service in Charleston, WV, get in touch with us at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home & Crematorium. We are dedicated to the people and families in and around the area, and we have experience helping to plan final services. Call us at (304) 342-8135 or visit us at 1118 Virginia St E Charleston, WV 25301 for the help you need. We’ll be happy to assist you in any way possible. You don’t want to entrust just any funeral home with the important task of performing a funeral or cremation. Allow us to show you why many families have and continue to enlist our help for body dispositions.