When a family member passes on, those left behind sometimes have a lot of unanswered questions. Why did they have to die? Why did it have to happen the way it did? Why now? And so on and so forth. One thing that catches some people off guard is when someone choose Deltona, FL cremation if they didn’t know their loved one wanted to be cremated. Why did they pick that method? Here are a few reasons that might be the case for your loved one. You know them best. If you really want to know why, you might be able to see their reasoning in some of these options:
Cremation Is Less Expensive
If your loved one lived on a budget or appreciated things that were well-priced, they may have chosen cremation simply because it is cheaper. Cremation is the less expensive option over traditional burial because it includes fewer products and services. There are no cemetery plots to purchase, no caskets necessary, no headstones needed and so on. Without those things on the table, cremation costs a whole bundle less. If your loved one wanted to pay for their services themselves, they might choose cremation to cut back on costs. If they left the costs to loved ones, they might not have wanted to leave too big of a burden.
Cremation Is Simple
Think about your loved one’s personality. Perhaps they were the type who didn’t want a big fuss made over them. They may have chosen cremation to keep things more on the simple side. With direct cremation, there are no services beforehand. Your loved one goes into the cremation stage as soon as the paperwork is in order after their death. You can still have a memorial service after that and with any luck, they specified what they wanted on that front. But whatever you do, it’s likely simpler than a traditional burial.
Cremation Allows A Specific Final Resting Place
Some people choose cremation because of the final resting place options it affords. Perhaps your loved one left instructions that they want to be scattered at sea, or maybe they want to be placed in an urn and remain in your home in a place of honor so you can take them with you if they ever move. If they want a specific resting place, sometimes cremation is the only way to go.
In the end, you may not get all of the answers you want to your questions, even those that revolve around why your loved one picked Deltona, FL cremation. However, keep in mind that your loved one is getting a perfectly dignified final disposition method and it is what they truly wanted for their final service. If you have questions about cremation or need to organize one, contact the professionals at Baldauff Family Funeral Home and Crematory. We’re located at 1233 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763 and you can set up a time to speak with our funeral director by calling (386) 775-2101.
