Why Choose Cremation Services In The Winter?
There are certain times of the year that are more suitable for funerals than others. Of course, you have no control over what season it is when your loved one passes away. So if he or she dies in the winter, you may feel like you have to do something besides a traditional funeral service. Another option is to use cremation services in Vermontville, MI. Here are some things to keep in mind while planning a cremation or when you are unable to decide whether this is a good option.
The Ground May Be Frozen
If you choose to have a funeral for your loved one, you should be able to bury the body after viewing. If the ground is freezing due to cold weather, you may not be able to do so immediately. This means your loved one’s body could be sitting in the morgue or funeral home for a long time. You don’t want to be frustrated if you don’t get the right timing, so invest in a good cremation. Instead of worrying about burying your loved one, you can focus on cremation. There is no need for a funeral, but you can still get some of the traditional aspects of burial through cremation.
The Weather Could Be Harsh
It may be too cold to attend a funeral, but if one of your loved ones dies and a traditional funeral is taking place, you may have to drive to the cemetery to pay your respects while your loved one is buried. If it is snowing, raining, windy or cold, you may be unhappy with these services being outdoors. You don’t want to associate your loved one’s funeral with that bad memory. Instead, you can wait and plan a cremation that doesn’t have to take place outdoors.. You can have a good cremation ceremony so everyone can attend and be inside when the weather outside is cold.
Travel Could Be Difficult
When you are going to a loved one’s funeral and you know there are loved ones who live outside of the city and want to travel to provide services, consider the weather. In the event of very bad weather, their flights may be canceled or the routes may not be safe to travel. You don’t want to be frustrated if you don’t get the right pitch, so invest in a good capo. If you choose to have a cremation, you can cremate the body soon after the death, and then choose to plan
something special such as a memorial service, at a later time. This will make it easier for your loved ones to make their travel arrangements.
If you are planning to funeral a loved one but the cold weather has hampered your plans, consider cremation services in Vermontville, MI instead. Funeral services are a good option and can be helpful when you can’t have a funeral. If you need help planning a cremation, please contact the Pray Funeral Home, Inc. We are happy to support you with all your burning programs. Contact us today to find out more about our services and capabilities.
