atRest on Common and Emerging Funeral Planning Services

The three common funeral service types are the traditional funeral service, the direct cremation, and the direct burial. Of the three, the traditional funeral service tends to be the most expensive and the most complex. A traditional funeral is often tailored to the specific wishes and needs of the decedent and his or her family, and may include visitation and viewings, a formal funeral service, and entombing or cremation. This type of traditional service is more expensive due to costs associated with the funeral home, transportation, and casketing or other funeral goods.

A direct cremation forgoes many of the expenses of a traditional funeral. There is no need for embalming as there is no visitation or viewing in this type of end-of-life service. Memorial services are often held at a later date. A direct burial is similar in that there is no embalming required and generally no visitation or viewing. In both of these services, costs can be much less than a funeral service held in a funeral home or graveside. One of the emerging trends that the funeral is adapting to is the at-home funeral, where clients are looking for more environmentally-friendly and less expensive options to say goodbye to their loved ones. “Many funeral service providers can offer their expertise and assistance with at-home funerals, too,” adds the spokesperson for atRest. “Our unique online search tool helps connect families with funeral service providers.  Many offer a full range of burial, cremation and alternative options.” For more information about the company and to find current need or future planning services, visit www.atrest.com. 

Source: http://newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00093485-atrest-common-emerging-funeral-planning-services.html