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The death of a loved one is an emotional time that often brings tremendous sadness. For many people, there can be an additional financial stressor regarding funeral planning and making decisions about a final resting place. Since cremations offer a less expensive alternative to traditional burials, they are often chosen to honor passed loved ones in a respectful manner that also provides financial relief.

Here is a guide to understanding the ways cremation can save you money:

  • Embalming: In a traditional burial, the body must be preserved and treated so it can be prepared for viewing. Those services require a specialist, which will add to the overall cost of the funeral. On the other hand, since a cremated body is burned instead of preserved, the process is faster and more affordable. 
  • cremationUrn vs. Casket: A large part of a traditional funeral expense will be choosing a casket that honors your loved one. While you could always go with a more basic option, most people try to choose a style and material that does justice to their relative. In the case of cremation, no casket is required, allowing you to skip that expense. Instead, the ashes will rest in an urn, which is much smaller and affordable.
  • Plot of Land: Depending on the cemetery and the plot, the land can cost a substantial amount of money to purchase. Since the cremated ashes will be stored in an urn, there isn’t necessarily a need to bury them. Many families keep the urn in their homes to keep their loved one close to them, and in other cases, it is the wish of the deceased to have their ashes scattered in one of their favorite places. 

 

For help navigating the difficult process of a funeral, it is helpful to work with professionals you can trust. In Sparta, WI, locals have come to rely on Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home. Offering cremation services as well as funeral planning assistance, the caring team will make these difficult days easier. To speak with a courteous staff member, just dial (608) 269-6666. Learn more about the funeral home by visiting their website.

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