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Other Things To Decide Alongside Direct Cremation

Cremation Society of Milwaukee • May 11, 2020

If you have decided on direct cremation for a loved one, or for yourself as part of your pre-plans, you will also have other decisions to make, like what services to have and what urn to use.

When you have to plan final services, either for a loved one or for yourself as part of a pre-plan, there are a lot of things that go into that. You have to choose a disposition method, for example. Perhaps that part is simple because you know direct cremation in Milwaukee, WI is the best option. But there are other decisions to make as well. Here are a few to consider:

What Urn/Container To Use

With direct cremation, you can choose a package that includes everything you need for the service. The cremation provider will supply you with a simple container, if you wish. That’s included with the package. However, you might have something else in mind. Maybe you want an urn for a water burial, something that looks nice for a memorial service, or something for family to keep. You get to decide what type of urn to utilize. You can get something from the cremation provider or from any other vendor you choose.

What Services To Have

One of the biggest parts of having direct cremation done for yourself or a loved one is that there is a large number of service options you can consider. Those include a memorial service that feels more like a funeral or one that’s a celebration of life. You could have services right away or a few weeks or months down the road. You can also consider just an ash scattering or something small and intimate with only family. The service options are plentiful and unlimited. And you can have them in any location and at any time.

What Final Resting Place To Utilize

With a traditional burial, the final resting place is always going to be the cemetery. With a direct cremation, that final resting place is as varied as the service options. Urns and ashes can still be buried in a smaller plot in the cemetery. They can also be scattered into the wind, raked into a garden, placed in a body of water, kept in the family home, and the list goes on and on. You will have to decide what you want to do with the ashes after the cremation takes place. However, there also is no timeline on this. If you’re planning for a family member and you don’t know what to do yet, you can take your time in deciding.

When you figure out that you want direct cremation in Milwaukee, WI, either for yourself as part of a pre-plan, or for a loved one who has passed away, that’s a very important first step to take as you make choices and decisions for final services. But there are other decisions to make as well. The professionals at Cremation Society of Milwaukee are here to help you process your choices and get the information you need to make the best out of the situation you are in. We are here for you with compassion and support, no matter what circumstances you are facing.

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