The loss of a loved one often creates a situation where those left behind must handle the final arrangements for the deceased. This can lead to confusion and increased stress, especially if the death was a sudden one and your loved one failed to leave any indications of the type of final arrangements they would prefer. 

If you are currently in this unfortunate situation and looking for advice on how to proceed, the following information will provide you with some excellent reasons to choose cremation, instead of a traditional funeral, viewing, and interment. 

Logistical difficulties

Sudden, unexpected deaths often occur due to vehicle crashes, workplace accidents, or other events that occur in other cities, states, or countries. A death in a distant locale can create logistical difficulties that can make transportation and preservation of the body difficult. One way to simplify this process and smooth out logistical difficulties is to utilize a crematorium in the area where the death occurred and then have the cremains sent back to the home area for a later memorial service or other final arrangements. 

Physical injuries 

Another reason to consider cremation, especially when death was unexpected, is if there are physical injuries that might make an open casket viewing difficult. Victims of fire, vehicle accidents, and gun violence are a few examples that might make cremation the most appropriate choice for your loved one's final needs. 

Environmental benefits

If your loved one lived an environmentally conscious life, cremation could be a natural choice for their final needs. In addition to making it possible to hold a simple memorial service outdoors or at their home, cremation could eliminate the need for a grave that would need to be mowed, trimmed, and maintained by future generations. 

Financial shortfalls

Another reason to consider cremation is that it can be much less expensive than a traditional funeral service, followed by a burial. In most cases, a cremation costs only a fraction of the amount of a traditional funeral and does not require an expensive casket, burial vault, headstone, or grave plot. 

If a final viewing is desired by the family, it may be possible to rent a casket for the viewing at an inexpensive rate and then transport the body to the crematorium at the end of the service. 

Cremation is becoming increasingly popular within many demographics and the reasons listed above are only a few of the reasons why it should be considered. To learn more, take time to engage in a confidential discussion with a trusted local crematorium or funeral director as part of your planning process. 

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