When a person is going to be buried, they’re almost always embalmed ahead of time. But it’s not always necessary for embalming to take place as a part of cremation.
Cremation services in Whiting, NJ are a lot less expensive than burial services in most cases. This is at least partly because there are certain services that you won’t have to pay for when you cremate someone rather than burying them. Embalming is one of the many services that isn’t usually necessary when you decide to cremate a loved one.
What is Embalming?
Embalming, for those who aren’t familiar with it, is a process in which certain fluids are injected into a person’s body to slow down the decomposition of it. It’s a method that should be used by those who are going to bury someone since it often takes at least a few days for the traditional funeral services to play out. But it doesn’t always have to be used in the case of cremation since cremations tend to happen quicker.
Benefits of Cremation Without Embalming
There are several benefits to cremation before embalming.
Affordable
The cost of a traditional burial or cremation is typically around $6,000. On the other hand, direct burials are much cheaper and only average at about $3,000 on average.
The cost of cremation varies depending on the service provider. For example, direct cremations only require the use of a hearse and some simple tools to transport your loved one's body into the oven for incineration; these services can be had as cheaply as $650 in contrast with traditional funeral homes which may charge up to several thousands if not tens-of-thousands (as is often advertised). Furthermore, choosing an
affordable cremation option frees you from having to make numerous decisions about urns etcetera that have no bearing upon memory or remembrance since they will never know their contents anyway once gone.
Environmental Friendly
While embalming has become safer over the years, due to harmful chemicals used with methanol and phenol that are flammable, corrosive, and highly toxic. These pose a threat not only in terms of health but also environmental risks following burial when they leach into earth or waterways nearby posing danger on flora and fauna alike.
According to a recent study, direct cremation is the most environmentally friendly option for those choosing ashes to be scattered or buried. Its benefits are that it doesn't require embalming chemicals and can be done quickly after death which means no hazardous materials are present when you choose your loved one's final resting place.
Less Invasive
Some people choose to embalm their loved ones because it makes them appear as though they are just peacefully asleep. In the end, when you look upon your dead family member or friend who has been through this process, it's easy to imagine that nothing bad happened and everything is fine now.
The process of direct cremation is minimally invasive, and does not require surgical tools. In this procedure, the body's medical devices are removed after which it will be placed into a container then enter a chamber where its contents gently broken down to ash.
Straight Forward
When you're grieving following the loss of a loved one, it can be overwhelming to cope with all that comes next. Whether making phone calls or arranging for a fitting send-off, there's so much to do in such little time! And while most funeral homes are understanding and will work within your budget, some take advantage by trying to upsell their clients on unnecessary expenses and secretly adding hidden fees onto bills.
When to Consider Embalming for Cremation?
There are, however, some instances in which embalming should be used, even if a person is going to be cremated. Check out some of the times when families should consider embalming their loved one prior to the cremation process below.
When a viewing is being held prior to the cremation
Are you thinking about holding a viewing for your loved one prior to their Whiting, NJ cremation taking place? This is something that all families are encouraged to do. Viewings give families a chance to invite people to come and pay their respects to their loved ones. They also give them an opportunity to accept their loved one’s loss and to surround themselves with lots of love and support. But if you’re going to hold a viewing for a person, you should almost always have them embalmed. While it’s not necessarily mandated, it will make your loved one look their best and help preserve their body while you await their viewing.
When a cremation is going to be delayed for one reason or another
In most cases, funeral homes will hold a cremation within 48 to 72 hours of a person’s death. But at times, it might be delayed for one reason or another. If you’re not going to hold your loved one’s cremation right away, you may want to have them embalmed while you decide what to do next. It’ll save you in the event that you do end up wanting to hold a viewing or a
funeral service of some kind.
When a body is going to be transported to a different funeral home in another city, state, or even country
If your loved one is going to be cremated in a city, state, or even country other than the one in which they live now, they will often need to be embalmed before their body can be transported. If their body isn’t embalmed, it could spread diseases or, at the very least, threaten to spread diseases to other cities, states, and countries. Even if your loved one’s body is eventually going to be cremated, it’ll need to be embalmed for it to travel anywhere.
Have more questions about cremation?
Oliverie Funeral Home would love to answer them for you when you visit our funeral home. Give us a call at (732) 657-4900 or take a trip to 2925 Ridgeway Rd, Manchester, NJ 08759 to speak with a
funeral director about all your cremation concerns.
