Cremation has become increasingly popular in the last few decades, and there are many reasons for this. Here are just a few of the reasons your family might want to consider cremation in Hayward:
Cost
One of the biggest reasons modern families choose cremation is the potential cost savings. While the actual cost of your loved one’s cremation will vary from the national average, that average is about one-fifth the price of a traditional burial. Saving up to $8,000 on burial can be life-changing for families who still want respectful ways to lay their loved ones to rest.
Flexibility
Flexibility is another benefit of cremation. Whether you want an observant Catholic ceremony with a full memorial service and interment in a Catholic cemetery or you would rather spread your loved one’s ashes in a special place without a service, you can have it. Whatever works for your family fits perfectly with cremation.
Space Saving
Cemeteries only have so much space. Many of these locations have special space-saving areas that are designated as burial spots for cremated remains, which saves room and allows for more families to make use of the grounds. Your family may also choose to keep your loved one’s cremated remains in your home, which would, of course, be impossible with a traditional burial. Whatever your family’s wishes and plans are, saving space through cremation can help you make them happen.
Eco-Friendliness
Speaking of saving space, one reason many families are conscious of this is the finite amount of space available for burial with green initiatives in mind. Once a space is designated as a burial ground, it is unlikely to be used for any other purpose for many centuries—or ever. That means that choosing cremation is an eco-friendlier option.
Likewise, both the process of preparing a body for burial and the act of burying someone compromise the planet in multiple ways. From the chemicals used in embalming a body to the use of potentially hazardous materials in building caskets, there are many ways in which you can avoid negatively impacting the earth when you choose cremation in Hayward.
To learn more contact Sorensen Chapel, Hayward, CA today.
