A death in the family is the worst time to be faced with making hard choices or plans about anything. Emotion-driven decision making can create a host of new problems for the bereaved family. Since clear thinking is very difficult under such circumstances, it is best to have a clear plan in advance for funeral arrangements. And this is when the option of cremation for Funerals in San Diego CA should be seriously considered as an alternative.
The Process Of Cremation
Cremation is the complete reduction of a human body to ash. The body is transferred to the crematorium once the necessary medical and legal certifications of death have been attended to. Once there, the body is placed into a furnace, which reaches a temperature of up to 2000°F. Purchase of a casket for the cremation is not required, only a rigid box to hold the body in.
Depending upon the size and weight of the body, it can take up to three hours to completely consume it. Remaining bone fragments are separated out from the ashes as soon as they cool and pulverized to the same consistency as the ash. Other non-consumed items, such as artificial implants and false teeth, are disposed of. Placed in an urn selected by the clients, the ashes are then returned to the custody of the family for final disposition.
Options Available To The Family
Unlike the case with traditional Funerals in San Diego CA, cremation allows for a number of options for the family to choose. The body can either be transferred directly to the crematorium or to a funeral home prior to cremation. This decision depends upon the type of memorial arrangements the family has planned for. The family can either choose to hold the traditional viewing and service at a funeral home prior to cremation or hold a memorial service at a time and scale of event of their convenience.
The Advantages Of Cremation
In addition to the options the family can select with respect to memorial services, the cost of cremation is considerably lower than that of a standard funeral. A full funeral can end up costing a minimum $9000 for all arrangements including selection of casket. By contrast, cremation prices out at around $700 at most depending upon the final inurnment choices. In terms of both cost and memorial options, cremation is the far better decision to make in advance.
