Why choose cremation

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Reasons for choosing cremation

1. Cremation allows for very economical use of cemetery space.

2. The thought of a long, slow decomposition process is unappealing to some, many people find that they prefer cremation because it disposes of the body immediately.

3. Other people view cremation as a way of simplifying their funeral process. These people view a traditional burial as an unneeded complication of their funeral process, and thus choose cremation to make their services as simple as possible.

4. The cost factor tends to make cremation attractive. Cremation is cheaper than traditional burial services, especially if direct cremation is chosen, in which the body is cremated as soon as legally possible without any sort of services.

5. Cremated remains can be scattered or buried. Cremation plots or columbarium niches are usually cheaper than a traditional burial plot or mausoleum crypt, and require less space.

6. To some, cremation might be preferable for environmental reasons. Burial is a known source of certain environmental contaminants, with the coffin itself being the major contaminant, in addition to radioisotopes that have entered the body before death or burial.