Cremation is the top disposition option for Americans, and different types of cremation services are popping up to meet demand. One option is direct cremation, and it’s quickly becoming a popular choice for many families.
Direct cremation is different than traditional cremation in several ways. We’ll go into what those differences are, but the important point is this – if you’re concerned about cost or complexity, direct cremation could be an ideal disposition option for you or your loved one.
Direct cremation services usually include the following:
The above services are the minimum necessary for direct cremation. The associated costs are around $1,000 in most cases, but some direct cremation companies can do it for around $800.
How does this compare to the cost of other disposition options?
Cost is one of direct cremation’s benefits, but families may add onto their cremation package if they wish. Some of those goods and services include:
While these goods and services will increase the price of direct cremation, they allow loved ones to be flexible with how they plan final arrangements.
The Federal Trade Commission regulates the funeral industry through its Funeral Rule. Direct cremation services are also required to abide by this rule.
The Funeral Rule requires cremation services to provide transparent pricing and a simple purchasing process. Transparent pricing includes an itemized list of all fees, so the family can review everything prior to purchase. Further, cremation services must inform people of all options pertaining to goods and services. In short, consumers must be aware of all their choices when making cremation arrangements.
Also, direct cremators must maintain a direct disposer license to provide cremation services in their state. This license ensures the recovery team is trained in safely and properly handling human remains following death.
With these regulatory measures in place, families can opt for direct cremation without fear.
We’ve already addressed the difference in cost, which can be thousands of dollars depending on what services are required and where cremation is taking place.
However, there are other differences with direct cremation, including:
Also, you’ll need to visit the funeral home in person, which may not be possible if the decedent lived far away from you.
Once cremation is complete, though, the decedent’s ashes can be incorporated into a future memorial service. For some families, this service is held months or even years after the decedent has passed away.
Direct cremation may be the low-cost choice among disposition options, but in this case, that low cost may be a help to other memorial arrangements. Direct cremation allows families to memorialize and grieve how they wish, without the pressure of putting together last-second arrangements. You only need to contact a
direct cremation expert, schedule services, and provide some information along the way. The
direct cremation team takes care of the rest, so you can focus on steering your family and yourself through this difficult time.
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