As a means of bringing family and close friends together after the loss of someone dear, memorial services are very important. It is a time for friends and family to reflect and rejoice in the life of the departed.
Nowadays there are numerous memorial services available, and whether it is a glitzy affair or a very simple one, a memorial service should be organised properly.
It is essential to include family members in the choice of hymns and songs to be played and sung. Certain family members or close friends may want to make a speech or read out a favourite poem of the deceased or just say a few lines of consolation to the family.
A memorial service is held both prior to a traditional burial and cremation, although many people believe that if you are cremated a service does not take place. A burial plot with headstone can also be used even if you are cremated.
Cremation is now widely accepted, except in certain cultures and an increase in the cremation rate has been seen over the years. During the last 15 years or so, cremation is said to have risen by fifteen percent in Canada alone and is still increasing.
There is also a major difference in the cost of a burial compared to a cremation. A basic cremation will start at $600 and a burial from around $2,500 and $10,000.
There are various ways in which to keep cremation costs to a minimum.
If the remains or ‘ashes’ are kept in an urn then you will save on both burial plot and casket and by shopping around for a suitable urn, big savings can also be made. It is also a good idea to organise the printing yourself and flowers.
Overall, cremation is not a bad choice and is a cost effective, yet decent way in which to say farewell to a close friend or loved one so contact cremation in carletonplace and find out more on pre planning your carletonplace funeral or cremation for either yourself or close family or freinds.


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