Reading this, you are no doubt either mourning for a loved one, or thinking about the fragility of human life. Either way, you are not in a happy state. However, you are here based on what the title says, and that means you are thinking of getting cremation services done rather than a traditional burial. So let’s get on with it shall we?

First things first, what is a cremation? Basically, it is when the remains of the dead are burned at extreme temperatures as to render the body into ash without any solid residue left. The ash is then either placed in an urn or scattered in a pre-determined place or whatever the deceased wish to be done with it. Some would want it placed in lockets so their loved ones can wear his remains close to their hearts, while some may opt to have the ash scattered at sea or in a place where the deceased used to frequent. The possibilities are endless and this is one of the advantages of getting a cremation rather than a burial. Melbourne funeral services for one, do everything you wish.

Another advantage is that people say it is much more safer and cleaner for everyone involved. What do I mean? Well, as bodies decay, they emit gases that are toxic and can also release viruses that can lead to diseases. And if a body isn’t buried properly, this can pose a problem. Imagine, a person dies of a highly contagious and toxic disease. If the body were to prepared for burial and buried, imagine the chances of the virus and disease spread to others? It is in these situations that the body be cremated right away lest it cause a pandemic. This is one example why it is safer for everyone to just cremate.

This next one is rather trivial, but with the rate things are going today, nevertheless important to consider. With the world’s population numbering to the billions, it is no wonder then that most cemeteries today are over crowded. The ones that still have space? Cost an arm and a leg. It is good to have a solid funeral plan laid to know what you want to do, rather than have to deal with finding a burial plot and other logistical matters. Having a body reduced to ashes means space and flexibility. You can have the ashes scattered or placed in an urn, and the family need not have to visit a cemetery to pay tribute to the dead.

There are many advantages to having cremation services rather than a burial, but of course there are disadvantages. Each have their own actually, but that is for another article altogether. If you want to know more, you can ask the various funeral services near you for more information. If you can’t find one in the area, well, you can just ask the ones that are closest to you as to which between cremations and burials are advantageous to you. But in the end, it all boils down to personal preference. If the deceased want to be buried, then by gum respect their wishes.

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