Traditional Full-Service Funeral vs. Modern Cremation Only Service in 2021

The death of a loved one is always untimely, and it hits most families hard. The last thing that most people want to deal with is what’s going to happen after a loved one passes. It’s important to understand the difference between a full-service funeral and a modern cremation only service, especially now in these trying times.

Most funeral directors Sydney has to offer will provide clients with a few options. It’s important to know that there are pros and cons for each service, and families should always go for the best option that suits them. Whether it happens to be which one is cheapest, the wishes of the family member, or even the deceased. The truth is that there’s no easy answer.

It’s important to remember that any kind of memorial service is a way for families to come together in difficult times and to say goodbye to a beloved member of the family. Everyone will have to experience a form of death in their lifetime. It’s something that is normal and part of everyday life, so treasure the time that you have with your loved ones.

Full-Service Funerals

Basic funeral services are generally priced a bit higher than cremations. This is purely because there is a lot of preparation involved, and it takes a bit more time. There are costs such as transportation of the body, preparation of the body, flowers, other belongings, and a hearse before any of the actual funeral costs are even decided. A basic service fee usually applies which will then include the service itself, staff, facilities, and directories or registration books.

In addition, things like grave plots or burial vaults will need to be factored in too, as well as the casket and headstone. What funerals do though is give families a chance to share in a service dedicated to the person who has passed and allows bereavement for all those in attendance.

Modern Cremation Only Services

Cremations are generally a cheaper option and sees the body of the dearly departed cremated immediately after death. This then removes the cost of having a funeral home involved. There are no preparations needed for the body and there needn’t even be a service.

Families can still hold a funeral or cremation service after the fact, giving a nice send-off and remembrance to those who were close to the person who passed. It also allows people to be at peace with what has happened far faster, getting the organisation, and planning of a funeral out of the way.

It’s always best to respect the wishes of the family or the person that has passed on. Whether they be religious beliefs or personal ones, there’s no right or wrong answer, and each family will be different.

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