When somebody died in Ancient Greece, most of the time they were cremated. In today’s world, there has been an increase in the number of people opting for cremation when they die. However, a large population still do traditional weddings.
Traditional burials can be very expensive, especially if you are working on a budget.
Different funeral alternatives are now available. These funeral alternatives still honor the dead and they are cheaper option compared to traditional burials.
Below are cheaper funeral alternatives that you should consider.
The first option is cremation, which is the most affordable. Cremation popularity has been on the rise over the years. A research done shows that in 2020 close to 56.4% would opt for cremation compared to 37.7% who would prefer traditional burials. Cremation has several benefits, such as flexibility. If you want your remains to be scattered at a special location and at home, it is possible with cremation. It is also a good way for the deceased to be close to their loved ones.
Burial at sea is also included in the funeral alternatives that are affordable. Burial at sea should not be confused with traditional funerals. If you opt for this option, your body will be lowered to the sea. Also, your body can be cremated then scattered at the sea. For this option, it will cost you not more than $400, as long as your friends and family members are not attending. Sea burial will still cost you cheaper compared to traditional burials. The cost can go up, if there will be a funeral service where your friends and family members are attending.
The regulations surrounding sea burials are plenty. Sea burials cannot be done anywhere. To know all the regulations that surround sea burials, it is important that you talk with an expert.
The third option funeral alternative is donating your body to science. This is the most fulfilling and cheapest option among the funeral alternatives. Medical experts will use your body to learn more about its uniqueness.
This is the best option for anyone who wants to make a difference, even when they are dead. For your body to be donated, you must not have donated any organ. Only bodies that have all organs can be donated for science.
After the are done with your body, they will cremate it. They will return it to your family after 1 or 2 years. However, they don’t cater for funeral costs, in case your family and friends decide to hold a funeral service. Your family will not have to spend cash on cremation.
People don’t look at death the same way they used to in the past. The funeral alternatives mentioned above are less costly.