1. Why do people choose Cremation?

   • It's a more economical solution than burial. 

   • Religious background dictates to do so.

   • Flexibility with scheduling gatherings to mourn the deceased.

   • Better for the environment because there is no need to chemicals used for embalming.

2. Why do people choose Burial?

   • Burial involves being buried in the ground or interred in a mausoleum; cremation is the act of converting the remains to ashes. The ashes can then be scattered, stored in an urn in the family’s home, placed in a special garden or site, or even used to create a memorial hourglass, 33 tattoo34 or diamond. 35 Prior to the final disposition of the remains, family members often want to hold a ceremony or gathering to celebrate the loved one’s life in some way. Two common options are a funeral service and a memorial. The table below illustrates the differences between these two. Both funerals and memorials can be planned with plenty of customized choices, so families are able to personalize services to meet the wishes of the deceased, the needs of the family, and the budget at hand. Some 

   • Examples of Funeral or Cremation Services, ranked from more expensive to less expensive: 

• A full funeral, with a casket, viewing, funeral service, and burial 

• A funeral with a private viewing, which also includes a casket, and burial 

• A funeral service, with the body presented in a casket, prior to cremation 

• Burial, in a casket, without a funeral service or viewing 

• A direct cremation, which includes no service and only a few immediate family who view the body just before it is cremated