Direct Cremation

Direct cremation involves transferring the deceased to a cremation facility without holding a funeral service first. This method is sometimes the least expensive method of cremation because it does not require a funeral service or the purchase of a casket.

We all have to deal with the death of a loved one at some point, and none of us can avoid it. Dealing with the death of a loved one is not something that anyone can easily cope with. Even though everyone will eventually experience death, the question of whether burial or cremation is preferable is frequently avoided in conversation.

Most people consider it taboo to talk about death, especially their own death. Ideally, your loved one had a will in place or had informed you of their preference prior to passing. It is essential to have a will if you want your final wishes to be carried out.

If you do not already have one, you should write one because it could come in handy when you pass away. Leaving a will behind makes life a bit easier for those left behind. It is important, especially during a time of grief.

Why Direct Cremation?

As an alternative to traditional burial in a coffin or casket, cremation is just another way of disposing of a dead body. Direct cremation has become so popular in recent times. There are no attendees at the ceremony, and the deceased is placed in a cremation container and burned in an industrial furnace.

The industrial furnace is also known as a cremation chamber or retort. The remains are burned until they are reduced to their basic chemical components, which are gases, ashes, cremains, or mineral fragments.

In contrast to traditional burial, direct cremation often does not call for embalming and does not necessitate huge burial grounds. Additionally, direct cremation is often less expensive than a traditional burial.

Types of Cremation

Many people are not aware of the fact that there are several types of cremation. Most of them often assume or think of burning a body to ash when they hear the term cremation. Note that there are three types of cremation methods that you may consider. These are;

● Liquid Cremation

Alkaline hydrolysis can be used as an alternative to flame cremation. The reaction that results from the interaction of the water, alkali, heat, and pressure accelerates decomposition and leaves just bone fragments and a sterile liquid behind.

About 30% more remains are produced by the flameless method than by flame-based cremation, which would call for a bigger vessel. Depending on the body mass of the deceased and the equipment, this operation could take three to sixteen hours.

Unlike traditional flame-based cremation, many medical devices, such as pacemakers, don't need to be taken out before the procedure.

● Green cremation

Alkaline hydrolysis is seen as a more environmentally friendly option than the burial option. The sterile fluid that is left after any remaining bone fragments are removed can then be recycled through the wastewater treatment system.

Alkaline hydrolysis is now preferred over the traditional method by many people who are concerned about the environment because of its favourable effects on the environment.

● Direct Cremation

Usually, there is no opportunity for a viewing, visitation, or wake before a direct cremation. Most families will plan a memorial service for friends and family to attend at a later time. For those who do not desire a traditional funeral service, a direct cremation is a modern option.

It provides a low-cost funeral that enables you to say goodbye in a dignified manner and it is straightforward. To honor the life of the individual who has sadly passed away, many families decide to host a separate memorial service or celebration of life.

This indicates that it lacks particular components like a preacher, procession, limos, and pallbearers. However, this option does not imply that less care is provided to you and your loved one. We still maintain our high standards of customer service and will do our best to give you a professional service.

Because it can save extra expenses associated with a traditional funeral ceremony, such as embalming, viewing of the corpse, the funeral service, and additional transportation for the family or close friends, direct cremation is often the least expensive alternative.

What's involved in a direct cremation?

No formal funeral is held in conjunction with a direct cremation. It is typically unattended however, in the case of funerals organised by the family, there may be a crowd of mourners. The latter's price packages are determined by the number of attendees.

It is great if you desire a simple funeral—whether out of financial necessity or in accordance with your loved one's wishes.

Increase In Direct Cremation In UK

More and more people in the UK are embracing direct cremation mainly because of its financial implications. The simplicity of the process while maintaining dignity is another reason why more people are opting for direct cremation.

The process of direct cremation entails the following;

• Organising a medical professional to complete the required documents
• Picking up your departed loved one from the hospital and providing for them up until the burial day
• The funeral vehicle's journey to the cremation
• The safe repatriation of ashes to the family upon request, or scattering them in the garden of remembrance.

What advantages can direct cremations offer?

As mentioned above, direct cremation is known to be beneficial in quite a number of ways. The following are a few examples;

• It costs less to have a direct cremation than a traditional funeral.
• Without being constrained by custom or ceremony, you can say goodbye to your loved one in your own way.
• Your loved one is cremated in a dignified and professional manner.
• It provides the same high standard of funeral service associated with dignity of without sacrificing quality.

Without sacrificing the level of care, direct cremations offer a more inexpensive alternative to a traditional, full-service funeral. A modest casket is provided, doctor expenses are paid for medical records, the corpse is collected and cared for, and a specialised funeral vehicle is used to transfer the deceased to the crematorium. It can be organised with the utmost ease.

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