Funeral Options When Your Loved One is Cremated

Many of us are so used to the idea of a traditional funeral and burial that when these options are taken off the table, we are left confused about how we can proceed. Fortunately, traditional funeral services aren’t the only option for families anymore. With more alternatives being available, partly due to a growing interest in cremation, people continue to get creative with how they choose to celebrate and honor a life. If you are looking for expert cremation services in Daytona Beach, FL, we are only a phone call away! Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Memorial Service

Before we get into this option, it’s essential to understand that the only significant difference between a memorial and funeral service is simply whether or not the body is present. If your loved one is cremated, they will not be afforded a traditional funeral service with the body current. However, you can still maintain a similar experience with a memorial service. Often, memorial services offer a more casual atmosphere as opposed to a funeral, but this largely depends on how you decide to plan it. All of the details and things attributed to a traditional funeral can easily be included in a memorial service. Some people choose to display the deceased’s ashes in place of a body, while some prefer only to say a few photographs.

Celebration of Life

One of the alternatives that continue to grow in popularity is a celebration of life ceremonies. These events can be even more casual than a memorial service and offer a lot more opportunities for personalization and customization on the family’s part. It is not uncommon for music to be played, food to be served, attire to be colorful, and conversation to be had. These types of ceremonies are precisely what they sound like, celebrations! Instead of the somber atmosphere of memorial services or funerals, the celebration of life ceremonies encourages an uplifting atmosphere and one in which the goal is not to mourn so much as it is to celebrate a life well-lived.

Scattering Ceremony

Another option that can bring a lot of healing after the death of a loved one is a scattering ceremony. More people are checking out this type of ceremony as it is low-cost and symbolic in its own way. For this option, all that is required is to pick out a location, either the deceased loved in life or one of your choosing to scatter the ashes. Be sure to check the wind direction ahead of time as you’ll want to throw the remains downwind. This ceremony can also involve close family and friends so that you are still getting the same bonded experience as you would at a funeral or memorial service.

Planting a Memorial Tree

Planting a memorial tree is a great option for families that wish to utilize their loved one’s ashes to ensure that they continue to live well after death. For this option, all that is required is a cremation tree urn and a little bit of the cremated ashes. Simply follow the directions that accompany your tree urn and wait for a beautiful memorial tree to grow in honor of your loved one.

We hope you will inquire about our cremation services in Daytona Beach, FL. We guarantee your satisfaction!