In a different time, a disposition method without a single service would ordinarily raise eyebrows, but that’s not the case. Direct cremation has emerged as one of the most popular cremation services in Saint Charles, MO. 

Much of that is due to people’s evolving view of death and the few unique benefits of the method outlined below. 

Low-cost cremation 

The headline benefit of direct cremation is its low-cost nature. It is the most affordable way to care for a loved one’s body via burial or cremation. This is because there’s no need to pay for funeral merchandise. 

No need for a premium casket, burial plot, embalming, or services like visitation and funeral. You only have to pay for the cremation itself and some administrative expenses. 

That’s why the average cost of direct cremation is one-sixth of a traditional funeral. Families can redirect their resources to other priorities, such as a memorial service or celebration of life. 

Greener option 

Sustainability is a watchword in life and death. For the environmentally conscious, direct cremation is the cleanest type of flame-based cremation. No need for embalming means toxic chemicals like formaldehyde won’t seep into the earth. 

The lack of a casket also means avoiding metal that doesn’t decompose easily. Other ways choosing direct cremation contributes to a sustainable environment include reduced carbon emissions because of the limited transportation involved. 

And it can even become carbon positive if you plant a tree with the ashes or store them in a biodegradable urn. 

Easy to plan 

Losing a loved one is an overwhelming, traumatic experience. It’s a perfect option for bereaved people who want breathing room to process their grief before diving into funeral planning. 

On average, a family has to make over 70 decisions within the first 24 hours of a death for a traditional funeral. In a direct cremation, there’s very little to plan for. 

More significantly, you can do it over the phone or online. You can arrange a direct cremation without stepping inside a funeral home. It frees you of the stress of planning a funeral days after your loved one passed away. 

Quick turnaround 

In an ideal scenario, a direct cremation, from start to finish, takes a few days. In typical circumstances, a week or two tops. But the planning only takes a few hours since you only have to authorize the process once you’ve settled on a cremation provider. 

After that, the cremation provider handles the rest, including delivering the ashes to you wherever you are. 

For families who seek a speedy closure to the passing, direct cremation allows them to skip the fanfare and focus on healing from the loss. 

Complete flexibility 

The quick, no-frills nature of direct cremation also means families have breathing room to plan a personalized service. Or none. And since there’s no body to bury, the choice of a final resting place is limitless. 

You can scatter the ashes on land or water, bury them, or store them in a columbarium niche. And the accompanying service can happen in different shapes and forms. 

With direct cremation, you have complete control over how, when, and where you honor your loved one’s life. 

These are some of the common benefits of direct cremation. Everyone has unique ways they can benefit from the option. 

Contact us for your direct cremation services in Saint Charles, MO. Your loved one is secure in our care, and our reputation precedes us. Call us now to get started with arrangements.