Unusual Reasons Why Some People Prefer Cremation over Burial
Have you stopped to ponder what you want your final services to look like? Some people prefer a funeral followed by a burial whereas other people prefer a cremation followed by the scattering of their ashes. What you’ll find, should you ask a funeral director, is that cremation is becoming more and more common these days. You might be surprised, however, at some of the unusual reasons why some residents of Botkins, OH choose cremation services. Here are a few.
Claustrophobia
One reason some people choose cremation over burial is that they’re claustrophobic. In other words, they don’t like the idea of their deceased body being confined to a casket and buried underground. While there’s no consciousness after death, that doesn’t dissuade some people from choosing cremation on the grounds of their being claustrophobic.
Don’t Want to be Dug Up Later
It can be exciting to see what archeologists can, and often do, unearth during their archeological digs. But some people prefer to be cremated rather than buried so that they are not dug up one day during an archeological expedition. They want to be laid to rest without having to worry about their bones eventually being disturbed or dug up. By going with cremation, they won’t have that worry.
You Want to Share
Another reason why some people opt for cremation over burial is that their cremated remains can be divvied up among family members. These remains can be placed in urns so that family members can take the cremated remains with them wherever they may happen to live. If you want to share and want to do this all the way down to the end, then cremation is a great option. All your loved ones will be able to take some of the ashes. Now, how’s that for sharing?
Stay Close to Those You Love
Some people prefer cremation over burial because they feel it will help them stay closer to their loved ones – even if it’s just in a symbolic sense. The reality is that family members who take some of your cremated remains home in urns will be able to keep you near to them you. And this means that you’ll be able to stay near to them. They’ll have a constant reminder of you every time they look at the cremation urn.
Perhaps you can relate to one or more of the abovementioned reasons for wanting a cremation service someday. It’s also possible that you have other motivations altogether. Whatever your reasoning, you can count on us at Eley Funeral Home & Crematory for the help you need. We have experience providing cremation services for Botkins, OH residents. Whether you want a cremation or a funeral, we’re the service provider you need on your side. Get in touch by phone at (419) 738-7676 or visit us at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 to speak with our funeral director. We’re here to help you preplan final services for yourself or to plan a body disposition for a family member. Let us know how we can help.
