Why choose cremation?

While it is true that cremation costs less than body burial, many people are choosing and planning cremation for other reasons.

• Simplicity & Dignity
• Financial Considerations
• Environmental Concerns (Saves land for the living)
• Ceremonial Flexibility

With the increasing number of families choosing cremation, it is an accepted alternative to burial in the disposition of the remains

Pre-Planning A Cremation
Thinking about your own death is not something that most people care to do, and to plan your own services may seem even more difficult. If this is the way you feel now, consider the emotional stress your family will face at the time of your death. That is the time when families need to deal with the grieving process and not a time when they should be overwhelmed with the details of planning for cremation services.

By preplanning your services, you will have the peace of mind in knowing your wishes will be carried out and your family will not have to worry with that aspect of your death. In addition, when people plan in advance, they are giving the necessary information to take care of death certificates and other paperwork.

Financial Flexibility
A person can also take the prearranging process one step further, by paying in advance for final services. This is a financial burden that can be removed from your family and will protect you and them. Your family will not have to incur any further costs at the time of your death, and as inflation rises the cost of your arrangements will not be affected. Additionally, you can feel confident that your funding is secure, as all plans are funded using a reputable company, ensuring your funds will be available at the time of need. The cost of cremation is 20% of the cost of traditional earth burial. With the rising cost of land and the depletion of land that is needed for important plants and animals, the cost of earth burial will continue to rise.

To review, pre-planning and paying in advance with a “simple cremation” plan:

• Puts your final disposition funds in a safe account
• Locks in your cost/price
• Avoids inflation
• Provides financial peace-of-mind

Advance cremation planning is very flexible:

• Payment can be made in full or in installments
• Consultations can be done over the phone or in the convenience of your own home
• We offer policies designed to work with those on Medicaid