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...

The death of a loved one is a difficult experience that we all have to go through at some point in our lives. On top of the grieving process, we are forced to make important and difficult decisions about how to honor our deceased.Although not much consolation, if our loved ones made it clear before they passed how they want their remains handled after death, the decisions are lessened as we abide by their wishes. For example, if they wished to be buried at a cemetery, those arrangements must be taken care of. But if they decided they want their remains cremated, below are some of the things to consider when arranging the cremation services.Find a Competent and Respectable Funeral HomeFinding the right funeral home is important, as they are in the business of dealing with such matters. A good funeral home can alleviate a lot of the stress by recommending and arranging the details of the cremation process. They will advise you on details regarding the cost, the memorial service, the flowers and the urn. The funeral home is there to take care of all of the details of the service so you can honor and say goodbye to your loved one. Choose a Time and Place for the Memorial ServiceMost people’s first choice for a memorial service is a local church, but you can hold a memorial service anywhere. Some other popular choices are at the family home of the deceased, at a community center, an outdoor venue, etc. You will still need to contact venues to find out about availability, and if holding the service outdoors, any special permits you may need and if they can be issued in time for the service.Finding an Officiant or Someone to Conduct the ServiceSome...