Why More People Prefer Cremation to Burial

Posted byPaola Nadeau on Nov 2020 in Business | 0 comments

Christina burial is being replaced by the practice of cremation in many countries like the UK and US. The practice of burning the dead has been around for thousands of years and is avidly followed in many Eastern countries. Hindus in India practice ritual cremation, as part of their religion. As space for cemeteries becomes limited and the cost of burial sky rockets, many Westerners are also opting to be cremated instead of buried.

Cremating the dead is good for the environment. Graveyards take up precious space and need constant upkeep. Many people don’t like the idea of their loved ones making regular visits to their gravesites after they die. Cremated remains are usually presented to the family for disposal or to be retained as they like. Hindus disperse the ashes of their loved ones in water bodies or preferably in the river Ganges. Major Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism mandate cremating of the dead. Communist China also encourages the practice of cremation for their non-Islamic population.

In countries like India and Nepal, cremating the dead is done in open air, but this is becoming less common in urban areas. Modern indoor electric crematoriums use industrial strength furnaces to ensure the complete disintegration and instant high temperature vaporization and burning of the dead body. Dry bone fragments are all that remain after the process is over. Christians can bury these remains in a memorial site. The dead person may make a request in their will for the ultimate disposal of their remains by dispersal or other means.

Aside from economical and ecological reasons, many individuals prefer cremating remains for personal reasons. The thought of slow decomposition can be a disincentive for many people. Young people are more pragmatic than the earlier generations. They believe that cremating the dead is a more eco-friendly way to dispose of the dead and also saves precious real estate. When land is at a premium, burial seems like a waste of resources. Burial of the dead can lead to contamination of the soil. Another environmental concern is contamination from the coffin.

Cremation is an accepted practice all over the world. It is a legitimate alternative to more expensive traditional funerals and burials. It is uncomplicated, affordable and the deceased does not have to be embalmed before the process. All that is required by the crematorium is a signed death certificate, consent from the next of kin and permission from the county coroner to perform the cremation. York residents can enquire about local laws if they are considering a cremation in Pennsylvania.

Cremation York, PA – If you are considering cremation, York residents can contact Auer Cremation Services of Pennsylvania, Inc. for pre-planning and arrangement.