If you are planning your final will and testament or a funeral for a loved one, you have many decisions to make. If the decision has not been spelled out in the will, one of those decisions includes what to do with the decedent. Many people choose to bury a loved one in the ground. This is common throughout the world; however, there are some environmental concerns. When individuals are buried, they take up space underneath and above the ground. Typically, a concrete block is entered into the grave as well. If the concrete block is not entered, over time the embalming chemicals can leach into the groundwater. Lastly, burial is expensive. A casket and burial services can cost thousands of dollars. If you want to be more environmentally and economically friendly, you should look for affordable cremation in Lafayette.
Cremation
Cremation is the simple process of burning the body of a deceased person. The ashes are then gathered and oftentimes kept in an urn. Affordable cremation in Lafayette is only a fraction of the cost of burial and does not harm the environment.
The Ashes
What you should do with a loved one’s ashes is sometimes unclear. Many people store them in unattractive urns and place them in their homes. Others honor the memories of a loved one by planting a tree and burying the ashes in the soil. The tree that grows from the buried ashes symbolizes a loved one’s new life. There are even some services that will turn a loved one’s ashes into diamonds. Whatever you choose, thoughtful cremation is the best way to honor your loved one.
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