Cremation

Cremation Studies have provided an understanding and argue that the choice to cremate or bury the dead may have been one of the biggest decisions for the Anglo-Saxons (Williams, H. 2002). But also, that we should take into consideration that cremation was a show and helped define social distinctions within the living society, as the inclusion in the rite would define your social distinction (Williams, H. 2002). Cremation also enhanced relationships between the living and the dead, as a rite of passage

INTRODUCTION Cremation has been constantly gaining acceptance here in the Philippines especially in areas where there are crematoriums such as Manila, Quezon City, Paranaque, and other leading cities in the Philippines. Although inhumation or traditional burial is still largely practiced in the Philippines, many Filipinos are now welcoming the cremation for variety of reasons such as, practicality and affordability, simple, cleanest process and speeds up natural process. The demands for cremations is now

Cremation has been used though the ages as a method used by men to accomplish the disposition of human remains. First made popular by the Greeks as it meant setting the soul free, it has been banned as taboo by many but still today it rates its most popular status yet. In America the last taken statistic was between 32 and 40 who favored cremation as an alternative to a burial. This number has quickly risen from a mere 5 percent in 1972, and not without cause. Today we will be talking about

someone is one of the most difficult phases you can experience. Cremation is becoming a more common choice, with about half of all Americans choosing it over traditional burial. You may find yourself faced with decisions on more details of your loved one’s cremation. Funeral expenses can typically run into the thousands. But choosing an urn after cremation on any budget need not become a worry. If your loved one has decided upon cremation there are some considerations in choosing the urn. There are

to market and advertise cremation products. With the increase in cremation as the final disposition of a body, it will be to the funeral homes interest to take the time and money to advertise and offer cremation products to the families they serve. I truly believe that cremation will take over this industry within the next ten years. I understand that funeral homes try to veer away from cremation, but if the funeral home takes the time and effort to advertise cremation products, it will also bring

Blog 4: Cremation Ring Cremation jewelry isn't exactly a hot topic for dinner conversation. Humans find it unpleasant to even think about death. However, one conversation couples need to have is how each partner prefers to be interred. In the same vein, adult children must know their parents' desires. It's also essential for parents to plan for the demise of a child. Cremation is a viable option these days, as it does not impose such a financial burden upon survivors. But, it does bring up the

differ, cremation is the best method; therefore, cremation should be more widely used. There are many difficult decisions to make when your loved one dies. The biggest decision is how to dispose of the body. The options for disposal are varied. Families choose how they want the remains disposed of based on their moral and cultural beliefs. The cost of cremation is less than the cost of burial and is one reason why cremation is the best method of disposal. On average, the cost of cremation is a third

Cremation is thought to have started a long time ago in the late Stone Age because of pottery urns found among the Slavic people of Russia. Some historians think cremation started in Greece when the Greek speaking immigrants from the North introduced it to them. During all historical periods, the Hebrews always interred the dead. Hebrews believed cremation was “an indignity of the dead.” Early Christians frowned upon cremation because they thought it was pagan associated. It is also believed that

Cremations are often referred to as a regret, while burials are usually referred to as closure. Twenty years ago most people would have chosen the option of burial in order to have a specific type of closure. However, closure is not ruined when someone chooses cremation. And with burials raising in price and becoming increasingly harmful to the environment, many people are forced to choose cremation. Not many people can afford the costs of the burial and the traditional ceremony, nor do they want

burial is a common way to dispose of dead bodies, cremation is the most humane method of disposal. Cremation is environmentally friendly, financially manageable, and creates flexibility for families. Cremation is a very cleanly way to dispose of bodies. A Funeral Planning Guidance business states that cremation is healthy for the earth: “From an environmental standpoint, cremations are sterile and non-polluting” (Parting). Furthermore, cremation helps in preventing the expansion of cemeteries into