How To Choose Between Burial Or Cremation
After a death, there are a number options for where the body can be buried or can be done with the cremated remains.

There are also many factors—including cost, religious or cultural traditions, and time constraints—that may influence your decision.
Basic Features Of Burial
- The body remains intact
- The body can be buried immediately after death, after a traditional funeral service, or before a memorial service
- The body may be buried in the ground or entombed in a mausoleum
- Generally more expensive
For more information read All The Decisions You Need To Make When Choosing Burial
Basic Features Of Cremation
- The body is burned to ash
- The body can be cremated immediately after death, after a traditional funeral service, or before a memorial service
- The cremated remains may be kept by the family, scattered, buried in the ground, or entombed in a columbarium
- Generally more economical
For more information read All You Need To Know About Cremation
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