The costs of traditional burials and funerals in San Diego CA are rising to exorbitant degrees. Even with certain government benefits and life insurance policies, some families cannot absorb the costs. There are also some that do not want to spend the money on an elaborate farewell for their loved ones. That life insurance policy would be put to better use paying off a vehicle for a spouse or dependent child, being placed in a college fund, or paying off existing debts to ease the financial burdens of surviving members. More and more people are realizing that a huge funeral does not reflect how much a person was loved, valued, or respected in life.
There are a few alternatives to expensive funerals in San Diego CA that are more economical, more environmentally friendly, and more suitable to the preferences and wishes of some lost loved ones. If a traditional burial is preferred, keep it simple. Request that people donate to a charity in lieu of flowers. That eliminates the pressure to spend a large amount of money on flowers to keep up appearances. If a funeral is desired, make a small and private one for only immediate family and close friends. There will be no need to feed, or endure the company of, distance relatives that are only seen at weddings and funerals. Choosing cremation is less expensive and will not take up pristine real estate.
Direct cremation is the most cost-effective way to dispose of a body after a death. It is also simple, quick, and involves no viewing, service, or dealing with a funeral director. A flat fee is charged for basic and legally required professional services. Cremated remains are delivered by the company to a local family member after the process is complete. In addition to costing less money, and disturbing no land, the lack of any fuss allows immediate family to grieve privately. Once the initial shock is over, and the grieving process has moved on a few stages, a memorial service or other activity to honor the deceased can be arranged. The result is no financial hardship, the elimination of annoying relatives, and a chance to process the death before celebrating the life lived by the decedent.