If you are considering a cremation service in Bronx, NY for a loved one you should know that several attractive options are available. The option that is best for you may be determined by funeral traditions that you prefer or financial considerations. Generally, cremations are often cheaper than burials, which could be a major reason why some people prefer cremations.
Here are some cremation options that you may find suitable for you.
Cremation Following A Traditional Service
Like traditional burials, traditional cremations include a funeral service followed by cremation. The only difference is that a traditional burial ends in a burial. You can ask the funeral director to organize a viewing during the two or three-day wake before cremation. During this time, the body lies in state at the funeral home so that family members and relatives can pay their final respects. Viewing is only possible after embalming, which is a process to preserve the body. The cost of embalming, a casket, and the time the body spends at the funeral home can make this option more expensive than other types of cremations.
Cremation Following A Private Family Viewing Only
You may prefer this option if you want a cremation without a ceremony or service for your loved one. Instead of embalming, your loved one’s body is bathed, dressed, and then prepared for viewing. Everything is done with consideration for the safety and health of the people that will view the body. You can choose the type of casket your loved one will be placed in during viewing depending on the options provided by the funeral director. Since there is no embalming, public viewing, or memorial service, it is a less expensive option than cremation following a traditional service.
Cremation Before A Memorial Service Or Gathering
There is no body to view with this option because the body is cremated right after death. Family and friends gather for a memorial service without viewing but there is no embalming or caskets. You can display the cremated remains in an urn and include a photo of the deceased during the gathering. The memorial service can take place days or even weeks after the cremation. That means you can take your time and plan a memorial service that is fitting for the deceased. You only have to spend money on the memorial service with this option.
Cremation After Death With No Memorial Or Service
Sometimes family members of the deceased decide not to have any memorial service. Instead, the body is cremated right after death. You only have to pay for the transportation of your loved one to the cremation facility if you choose this option.
At our funeral home in Bronx, NY we will break down all the costs involved for each cremation option. We offer low-cost cremation services and also religious services in a temple, church, or memorial service in our facility. Give a call today for more information about our cremation services and let us help you through your funeral planning process.