The decision of the immediate family on what undertaking to choose after the death of a member – that is, burial, cremation or repatriation. Although most families end up choosing to bury their dead loved one because it is more traditional, more and the number of people has chosen cremation.
According to Huffingtonpost.ca, “In 1958, only about one in 28 Americans were cremated upon death. Today, the percentage of Americans who are cremated has risen to more than 40 percent.”
Here in the Philippines, cremation has gained popularity as well. The younger generation, more open-minded ones and vocal about their choices, choose cremation. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of cremation before making a choice.
Experiencing death in the family causes unknown sadness and turmoil. But when a choice is premade and paid, whether burial or cremation, the cost is minimized and final wishes are ensured and secured. Funerallink will help you make that choice with a list of funeral homes all over the Philippines.