{"id":6685,"date":"2017-03-06T09:10:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T17:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/?p=6685"},"modified":"2023-07-25T07:29:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T14:29:16","slug":"burial-or-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/funeral-resources\/burial-or-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"Burial or Cremation: Which is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Burial or cremation.<\/strong> Those are the two main options for disposition after death. Which is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question will depend on your beliefs, priorities, finances, family situation, and possibly other factors as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the two options, what each option entails, plus the advantages and disadvantages of each. This will give you a great start on deciding whether burial or cremation is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we have in store for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>BURIAL<ul><li>Options<\/li><li>Advantages<\/li><li>Disadvantages<\/li><li>Costs<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>CREMATION<ul><li>Options<\/li><li>Advantages<\/li><li>Disadvantages<\/li><li>Costs<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>SUMMARY <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burial or Cremation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-cremation.jpg\" alt=\"Burial or Cremation\" class=\"wp-image-6937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-cremation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-cremation-416x277.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-cremation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>Burial <\/strong>&#8211; by which we mean full-body burial in the ground, usually inside a casket or coffin &#8211; is considered the &#8220;traditional&#8221; option in the United States and much of the Western world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cremation <\/strong>is considered more of a modern* approach, with industrial-stength incineration reducing an adult body down to a shoebox-sized amount of cremated remains in a matter of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>*We&#8217;ll leave aside the discussion of cremation as an ancient practice; cremation in the contemporary sense of the word is chiefly the result of more modern industrial and technological developments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the options you choose surrounding each choice, one may be simpler, cheaper, more practical, more time sensitive, and\/or more suited to the needs of your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Burial<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BURIAL OPTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A body can be buried in the ground at a cemetery or on private property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some legal restrictions and downsides to <strong>private property burial<\/strong>; it varies by state, but the biggest factor is that you need to report a burial site on any sale of the property, which often causes difficulty in selling property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So most people choose to be <strong>buried in a cemetery<\/strong> or other designated burial grounds. You&#8217;re probably pretty familiar with this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also have the body placed in a <strong>mausoleum<\/strong>, which is a building with vaults above-ground that encase the coffins. A lawn <strong>crypt<\/strong> is the same idea, but for just one or two coffins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, <strong>natural burial<\/strong> or &#8220;green burial&#8221; is experiencing a resurgence. This is the practice of returning the human body to earth in the most natural, eco-friendly way possible. Usually the un-embalmed body is buried in a simple shroud or biodegradable casket made from bamboo or other &#8220;green&#8221; materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/burial\/burial-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1784\">guide to traditional &amp; non-traditional burials <\/a>for all your options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BURIAL ADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional burials have many advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is usually an acceptable option for a wide range of beliefs among family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are eco-friendly and sustainable options, such as the &#8220;natural burial&#8221; methods listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have&nbsp;low-cost options, where you can make your own casket or choose an economical model from the funeral home or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many religious traditions approve of or even prescribe full-body burial. Plus, as a longstanding traditional practice in which the body is minimally affected or altered (see: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/burial\/embalming-alternatives-avoid-formaldehyde\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1785\">Embalming Alternatives<\/a>), ground burial is acceptable in a wide range of cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are secondary advantages to ground burial as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It provides a\u00a0burial place the family can visit<\/li><li>There is often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/funeral-resources\/what-is-a-visitation-etiquette-expectations-more\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1786\">visitation<\/a> time where people can say goodbyes<\/li><li>A graveside funeral can be very comforting and emotionally satisfying for family and friends<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BURIAL DISADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the downsides of ground burial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Generally, burial costs more than cremation<\/li><li>Burial must be done in a relatively short amount of time<\/li><li>Cemetery restrictions&nbsp;sometime limit visiting times, personalization options, monument types, flowers and other graveside remembrances, etc<\/li><li>If you move you won&#8217;t be able to visit as easily<\/li><li>Moving a body after burial is very difficult or even impossible due to laws, regulations, and logistics costs<\/li><li>Some families find that the &#8220;traditional&#8221; burial\/funeral services lack meaning and\/or personalization<\/li><li>Often involves expensive and environmentally harmful chemicals used in embalming<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BURIAL COSTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Burial costs trend towards the higher end, especially when compared to direct cremation and other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Average North American burial costs are about $7,000-10,000<\/li><li>Casket\/coffin costs are much higher than cremation urns<\/li><li>Ground burial includes costs for cemetery plot, digging expenses, grave liner, and headstone<\/li><li>Often body transportation \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/funerals\/hearses\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1787\">hearse<\/a> expenses are incurred<\/li><li>Embalming costs start at\u00a0$500 on up<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CREMATION OPTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This option\u00a0gives you an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/funeral-resources\/memorial-service-ideas\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1788\">incredible variety of options<\/a> for memorial services before or after the cremation, dividing up the remains, traveling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/cremation\/scattering-ashes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1789\">scattering on land or at sea<\/a>, keeping a small portion, ground burial, keeping some of the ashes in a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/product-category\/cremation-jewelry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1790\">locket near your heart<\/a>, moving, being buried or kept <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/together-again-companion-urn\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1791\">together as a couple<\/a>, being <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/memorial-tree-urns\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1792\">&#8220;planted&#8221; as a tree<\/a>, choosing a cremation urn at a much later date or having one custom made, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With cremation you can still choose just about all of the services and options offered by the funeral home. Or you can go the most affordable, simplest option with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/cremation\/what-is-direct-cremation\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1793\">direct cremation<\/a>, in which the decedent&#8217;s body is cremated &#8220;directly&#8221; after death without intervening services at a funeral home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are what might be considered the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/news\/what-to-do-with-cremated-remains-a-5-minute-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1794\">six &#8220;main&#8221; options<\/a> for what to do with the cremated remains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ground burial<\/li><li>Storage in a niche<\/li><li>Kept in your home<\/li><li>Scattering<\/li><li>Shared among family &amp; friends<\/li><li>Any combination of the above<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on each choice, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/cremation\/final-disposition-options-cremation-burial-and-more\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1795\">Guide to Disposition Options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CREMATION ADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of cremation include lower cost, more personalization choices, more disposition options, the ability to move, divide, scatter, and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/cremation-urns\/keeping-cremated-remains-at-home\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1796\">keep the remains at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, many <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1797\">premium cremation urns<\/a>\u00a0are available for about the same cost as or even less than the lowest-tier caskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cremation allows you the opportunity to schedule a memorial, burial, or scattering service at the most convenient time for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can travel with the remains, which means you can have a memorial service or some small family gathering in honor of your loved one at just about any location in the world &#8211; from mountaintops to a favorite sports stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can move and keep your loved one&#8217;s remains close, and you can take a small amount of ashes to keep close at all times with <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/cremation-jewelry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1798\">memorial cremation jewelry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cremation also allows you the\u00a0option is to combine options. You can divide ashes among family members, mix or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/cremation-urns\/couples-remains-commingled\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1799\">commingle<\/a> the remains of a couple, or simply take your time to decide what to do with the remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can still have a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/funerals\/traditional-funerals\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1800\">&#8220;traditional&#8221; funeral<\/a> service, with the only difference being an urn with cremated remains will be buried instead of a casket with a body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CREMATION DISADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cremation is permanent &#8211; once it is done, it cannot be undone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some religions or cultures do not approve of cremation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its growing popularity, cremation still isn&#8217;t readily available everywhere, so it may not be a realistic or cost-effective choice in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cremation also has an environmental impact &#8211;\u00a0many times there is no embalming, which is definitely <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/burial\/embalming-alternatives-avoid-formaldehyde\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1801\">better for the environment<\/a>, cremation still <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.calgarymemorial.com\/effect-of-cremation-on-environment.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1802\">uses resources and produces emissions<\/a> that can be deleterious to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CREMATION COSTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/cremation\/what-is-direct-cremation\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1803\">Direct cremation<\/a> is likely the most affordable option available<\/li><li>Cremation can range on average from $1,500-6,000, depending on services chosen (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/funerals\/funeral-costs\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1804\">source<\/a>)<\/li><li>Cemetery plots for cremation urns are much cheaper than for full caskets<\/li><li>Many <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/urnsnw.com\/cremation-urns\/?sort=bestselling\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1805\">cremation urn<\/a> options cost about $100-600<\/li><li>Embalming, viewing, and burial costs can be avoided<\/li><li>Memorial services are much more flexible and can be done <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/funeral-resources\/15-ideas-for-a-beautiful-memorial-service-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1806\">on a budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burial vs Cremation: Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.usurnsonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you.jpg\" alt=\"Burial vs Cremation\" class=\"wp-image-6938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/burial-or-cremation-which-is-right-for-you-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>In summary, both options have their advantages and disadvanages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some head-to-head matchups to help you visualize the pros and cons. Some of these are based on opinions that vary so you and your family may come to different conclusions. We&#8217;ve highlighted the winner in bold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOWEST AVERAGE COSTS:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FLEXIBILITY:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PERSONALIZATION:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOST TRADITIONAL:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SAYING GOODBYE:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAMILY AGREEMENT \/ SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<br><em>(Though in many circles this is quickly changing)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELIGIOUS FACTORS:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<br><em>(Though in many traditions this is quickly changing)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IF TIME IS AN ISSUE:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHEN FAMILY IS SCATTERED:<\/strong>&nbsp;Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHEN FAMILY IS ROOTED:&nbsp;Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KEEPING DEPARTED LOVED ONE NEAR:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOST DISPOSITION OPTIONS:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EASIEST TO AVOID EMBALMING:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECO IMPACT (TRADITIONAL FUNERALS):&nbsp;<\/strong>Burial vs <strong>Cremation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECO IMPACT (NATURAL BURIAL):&nbsp;Burial<\/strong> vs Cremation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Next:<em> <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnsnorthwest.com\/staging\/burial\/burial-vaults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1807\"><em>Burial Vaults for Urns &amp; Caskets <\/em><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burial or cremation. 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