Some families make the mistake of assuming that their options will be limited if they choose cremation instead of a traditional burial. But, the truth is that cremation expands the possibilities for a final resting place. If your loved one will be placed in a casket, then the burial needs to happen in a dedicated cemetery location. You need to purchase a burial plot and pay for the services to have the casket placed in the ground.
On the other hand, cremated ashes can be kept in any location of your choice. You can bury the ashes if you prefer to have a headstone and keep the remains in the family plot. Or, you might choose a destination where the ashes will be scattered. Other options are to return the ashes to the earth in a way that creates new life, such as scattering them in a memory garden or with the planting of a new tree.
In addition to selecting the final resting place, you also have the freedom to decide on the vent or gathering that is right for your family. Some people want to maintain the tradition with a formal event held at a funeral home or a church. Other people want to keep it simple with a small gathering of close family members at home.