It’s important that you understand that a basic cremation refers to when the body is cremated. The cremation process is always the same.
Here’s what you need to know about the cost and the general process of basic cremation. Don’t worry – this article will not be graphic or make any reader uncomfortable.
How Basic Cremation Costs Compare to Other Types of Cremation
Basic cremation can allow you to save 44% or more on funeral fees. However, this does not mean that the actual cremation process is any different than any other type of cremation.
Please allow us to explain the types of cremation packages, so you understand why a basic cremation package is much more affordable than other types of cremation.
How the Basic Cremation Process Compares to Other Types of Cremation
When someone dies – and cremation is chosen as the method of disposition – the family has two main choices. They can have the body embalmed so that the bodily remains can be placed in a casket so that family and friends present can view the deceased before the body is cremated.
The second choice is basic cremation – sometimes called direct cremation. With direct cremation, the family says goodbye at the place of death or the cremation center. After the paperwork is completed and the required waiting period has passed, the body is placed into an alternative container provided by the cremation provider. The cremated remains are later returned to the family.
Why Basic Cremation (or Direct Cremation) Is More Affordable Than Traditional Cremation or Burial
Here are some reasons why choosing a direct cremation package will save you on funeral costs.
Direct cremation allows you to save on transportation costs.
It’s important to consider the costs of cremation versus burial. The family must pay every time the bodily remains are transported. This means that if the family chose to have a traditional service followed by burial, the body would be transported from the place of death to the funeral home and then transported to the service location, followed by the burial location.
The same transportation costs may be charged if the family opts for a traditional service followed by cremation.
When direct cremation is chosen, the body is transported once – to the direct cremation center.
The family doesn’t need to buy a traditional casket for direct cremations.
Traditional caskets cost thousands of dollars, and a casket and vault are required for traditional burial.
If the family chooses a traditional funeral service with a viewing – followed by cremation – they can ask the funeral director if casket rental is available. This will allow the bodily remains to be displayed in the rented casket during the visitation and funeral ceremony, followed by cremation.
But when direct cremation is chosen, the entire process is completed in alternative containers called cremation caskets. They are much less expensive than the solid wood or steel equivalent and allow you to save money on the cost of services.
Direct cremation allows more flexibility when planning a funeral service.
You can be more flexible on the location and time of the service with direct cremation. In fact, you can even have the service in your own home, which allows you to save on funeral costs.
How to Save on the Cremation Process
Direct or basic cremation allows you to save money on the cremation process. Again, the cremation act is the same whether you choose basic cremation or a traditional service followed by cremation.
If direct cremation makes sense to you, contact Smart Cremation to begin preplanning. We offer direct cremation services in Las Vegas, Dallas, Palm Springs, Tacoma, and many other locations across the United States. Choosing Smart Cremation will help you save up to 44% of the cost of traditional funerals.
Key Takeaways
- Basic cremation is a low-cost alternative to a traditional funeral.
- Direct cremation allows you to save on transportation costs.
- You don’t need to buy or rent an expensive casket when you choose direct cremation for a loved one.
- Direct cremation offers more flexibility when making final arrangements for services.
