End-of-life arrangements are expensive, and these days most people are looking for a simple and straightforward option that won’t cost the earth. This requirement has led to the rise in popularity of the simplest and cheapest funeral option – Direct Cremation. This is a simple arrangement option without any bells or whistles while still meeting all UK legal requirements associated with death.
Reasons to Choose a Direct Cremation
There are many reasons to choose a Direct Cremation ranging from financial to personal to environmental. While each person will approach these with their own circumstances in mind, it may help to discover the key reasons that this option is so popular below.
Cost
Direct Cremation is the cheapest available option in the modern UK, and it has enjoyed an explosion in popularity as the cost of life and death have skyrocketed. With everyday prices climbing ever higher, this significantly cheaper option is favoured over more traditional and expensive funeral arrangements. A Direct Cremation often costs a fraction of a traditional funeral with the pomp and ceremony associated with these grander affairs. Direct Cremation is simple, straightforward, and minimalist in every aspect of its approach.
Minimal Fuss
Aside from affordability, many people want minimal fuss and bother when they pass, making this the funeral of choice for those who prefer understated and simple. It’s also a great option for those who would rather have a life commemoration held in their honour rather than their death alone being marked.
A Simple Way to Say Farewell
There are many ways to say farewell, and these days lots of people prefer something less traditional or mournful. Many would rather do away with a sombre funeral procession, religious rites, or any service entirely. For practical reasons and personal choice, a direct cremation allows people to minimise superfluous ceremonial displays while ensuring a respectful and dignified sending-off is maintained.
Flexibility
A Direct Cremation provides flexibility to organise a separate send-off for their loved one to commemorate their life rather than death. These can range from a memorial moment for the deceased, a celebration of life ceremony, a party in their honour, or a gathering in a beloved place with loved ones. The options really are endless.
Better For The Planet
Even though it may be strange to consider, a Direct Cremation is actually better for the planet as the many exclusions save on the use of chemicals, fuel, or any other waste that comes with a traditional funeral. These minimisations include many things, but a few include no embalming, no need to travel such as with heavy carbon emitting hearses, and no coffin leaking chemicals into the ground. Everything is simple, straightforward, and a more conscious approach to funerals which minimised the impact traditions can have on the planet.
Discover Your Direct Cremation Options
For more information on Direct Cremation, reach out to County Funerals for more on this affordable funeral option. An experienced funeral director is available to take your call 24/7.
