Direct Cremation

What it is

Direct cremation is the simplest and most cost-effective form of cremation: no wake, no body viewing, and no formal ceremony. Once legal formalities are fulfilled, the body is sent directly to the crematorium.

When it is needed

• When budget is the primary factor in the decision.
• When the deceased expressed a wish for a process without formalities.
• When the family plans to hold a memorial or tribute at a later date.
• When the conventional funeral format with ceremony is not desired.

How it works

1. 1.Contact a funeral agency and opt for direct cremation.
2. 2.Arrange all required legal documentation.
3. 3.The body is transported directly to the crematorium without viewing.
4. 4.Cremation is performed without an in-person ceremony.
5. 5.Ashes are delivered to the family in a functional urn.

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