What is direct cremation?

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For context, our family is leaning toward cremation but still wants a meaningful service. For context, we are trying to understand direct cremation, authorization, timing, and what happens to the remains afterward. My family is looking for a simple arrangement and does not want time pressure to push us into buying something unnecessary.

Soradin · Accepted Answer

It is cremation without a formal viewing or ceremony with the body present, using only the necessary services and container. When comparing funeral arrangements, cremation choices can include direct cremation, a viewing before cremation, a funeral service with the body present, or a memorial after cremation. Comparing funeral options becomes more useful when required fees are separated from optional services, merchandise, cemetery charges, and third party costs. Ask the provider for an itemized written price list, and check the source of any claimed requirement, distinguishing law and cemetery rules from the provider's own policy before payment.

What is direct cremation?

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