The Top 5 Benefits of Burial
Since we’ve worked in the death industry since 1996, we’ve seen the preferential pendulum swing. People used to scorn cremation in favor of burial. Today, people tend to prefer cremation at a rate of 51.6 percent to 48.4. In fact, in Los Angeles County, where our funeral home is located, that number is as high as 70 percent. And, by 2022, the U.S. cremation rate is projected to reach 57.8%.But burial benefits abound. In this blog post, we break down specific reasons you might want to consider being buried instead of burned.
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Is cost really all that matters?
Sure, on the whole, cremation is cheaper than burial. But is that the bottom line? Since you can’t take it with you, why not spend it on your final wishes? Besides, trust us, there are plenty of ways to spend money even if you opt for cremation.
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Gives your loved ones somewhere to go to pay their respects.
Unless your family members plan to host mantle-side urn-viewing parties in their living room, cremation won’t offer a site to visit and place flowers or other items of remembrance. This tradition is especially important for holidays and significant events.
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Provides you a place to RIP.
You probably know whether you would prefer a walnut coffin or a fully-lined mahogany casket. Right? But you may never have pictured yourself spending the afterlife in a vase. How can you rest in peace if your body is ash? Burial offers a comfortable spot for your final resting place.
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Offers relatives peace of mind.
With cremation comes doubt. How can your loved ones be sure the ashes they’re presented with contain their dearly departed? Rest assured, unlike disreputable mortuaries, our cremation services include every bit as personalized attention as given to people whose bodies are embalmed or otherwise preserved. Final viewing offers closure in a way that cremation can’t.
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Less creepy than fire.
Let’s face it; even though funeral directors have a lot of experience with death, so we never bury or burn someone who is alive, you’re probably a little freaked out by the idea of being placed into a furnace. Right? We get it. It’s creepy to consider coffins, too. But it’s basically one or the other, unless you want to be jettisoned at sea. The point is, if you don’t want to be cremated, that’s okay. Don’t let peer pressure sway you. Burial is a perfectly reasonable way to end your early days. And we are happy to oblige whatever your preference.
About Foothill Funeral & Cremation (& Burial)
Although we jest, we take death very seriously. We know your loved one was very important to you. And we value the opportunity to celebrate his or her life or help you pre-plan a service for yourself. Feel free to contact us now to pre-plan your own memorial or at your time of need (626) 335-0615. Or, if you prefer, reach us by email or drop by our Glendora showroom. Our relationship with United Methodist Church is the perfect place for mourners to host funerals and memorials. You’ll love the grandiose yet intimate setting.
We also specialize in helping with burial arrangements. And we proudly serve the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Basin, Orange County and the Inland Empire. Finally, working in the mortuary industry since 1996, our reputation is one of quality, sincerity and trust. Please allow us to help you at your time of need or in the future. Call today (626) 335-0615 or contact us via email.
