Cremation Urn FAQ 4: What is direct cremation?

Direct cremation is a service in which the body of the decedent is cremated after death, without a prior memorial service and without the involvement of a funeral home.
Currently, direct cremation is the most affordable option for disposition. This is because, with direct cremation, the body is taken directly from the place of death to the crematorium without any additional stops.
Direct cremation minimizes many of the costs traditionally associated with funerals by simply skipping them. Here are some of the costs avoided when direct cremation is chosen:
Casket
Embalming / body preparation
Funeral service costs
Visitation costs
Additional transportation
The "basic services" funeral home fee
You can call your local crematorium to ask about direct cremation services. Also, many funeral homes have their own crematorium, or contract with a local crematorium, and can offer direct cremation packages at competitive prices. This provides you with peace of mind knowing that a professional is is making the arrangements.
If you decide on direct cremation, you will be free to schedule a funeral or memorial service at the time and place that best suits your situation. And the last decision will be what to do with the remains - you can have them buried, scattered, or stored in a beautiful cremation urn like the ones we offer at Urns Northwest (urnsnw.com/).
Many of our clients have found that they can afford the urn they really want after choosing direct cremation, so this is a good option when you would like to save on some costs so that you and your family can get an heirloom memorial urn that you will treasure forever.
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