There are few things in life that just about everyone universally agrees on, and the difficulty of making funeral arrangements is one of them. No one wants to make funeral arrangements. It’s an extremely stressful process.
If you’re feeling that way right now, know that you aren’t alone. Planning funeral services isn’t easy for anyone. Here’s why, and how to make it easier.
Little to No Experience Handling Funeral Arrangements
Fortunately, most people don’t have to plan many funerals in their lifetime. But that also means many people don’t know where to start, what’s legally required, how much everything will cost. There are a lot of unknowns that have to be figured out right away.
Finding a funeral home you can rely on is extremely important early on. Even with direct cremation, the funeral director will provide guidance and let you know how the process works. This guidance is one of the most invaluable things that a funeral home has to offer.
Feeling Pressed for Time
Adding to the issue of not knowing where to start is having to get started quickly. There’s a lot to do in a short amount of time, which will make anyone feel added pressure and stress.
To put it in perspective, unless a medical examiner is investigating the death, within hours the next of kin already needs to figure out how to transport the body, where it needs to be transported and who will handle it.
Transportation is usually handled by the funeral home so you’ll need to figure that out too. Make finding the funeral home your first step, and you’ll at least be able to shift some of the workload to the funeral director and save yourself time.
A Lot is Happening at Once
Unknowns and time constraints get compounded by how many decisions have to be made in that short amount of time. And if the deceased didn’t have a will, then the next of kin has to decide it all on their own with no direction.
In a way, this could make matters easier because whoever is charged with making the funeral arrangements can choose the simplest option.
Making Arrangements Impacts Grieving and Vice Versa
All of the above is obviously a major distraction that’s going to take some level of time and energy to do. Because of that, it’s going to affect the grieving process. The kicker is, it also works the other way around. Research shows grieving affects decision making.
Taking on the Financial Hardship
Last but not least is the financial hardship associated with funeral services. Today, the average cost for a traditional burial is $8,300, and that doesn’t include the cost of the plot or cemetery fees. A cremation with funeral services is $6,280 according to the National Funeral Directors Association.
The staggering cost of traditional funeral services is one reason why more families are choosing direct cremation. We offer the service for just $545, making the cost much less burdensome.
Arranging direct cremation services with Direct Cremate isn’t a difficult process. We make it so easy you can arrange funeral services right over the phone from anywhere. Give us a call or text anytime to start the process.
