Why Cremation Has Become the Most Common Choice in Metro Vancouver

When it comes to the disposition of remains following a death there are generally two main options, you can either choose burial, the more traditional of the two, or cremation, which has become the more popular choice in recent years. In today’s blog we will be looking at why cremation has become the most common choice in the Metro Vancouver area.

Convenience

One advantage that cremation has that makes it attractive to Metro Vancouver residents is that it is a far more convenient and flexible service than traditional burial. With cremation you are able to have a funeral or memorial service when you want it rather than needing to hold it a few days following the death. This can make it easier to schedule your memorial service around the availability of guests, making it easier for those who need to travel to attend the service. It also allows you to hold the memorial service at any location as the remains do not require special attention to be displayed. It is also easier to transport cremated remains than it is to transport a full body so you can easily have the cremation in one city and hold the memorial service in another.

Cost

A major reason that cremation has become popular in the Metro Vancouver area is that cremation is generally a cheaper option for remains disposition than burial. With cremation there isn’t an immediate need to hold a funeral, there is no requirement for cosmetics or embalming, there are no required cemetery fees for interring the remains and there are many budget friendly options for cremation containers rather than being required to purchase an expensive casket. Services like basic or direct cremation streamline these costs even further, offering the most affordable means of remains disposition on the market.

Options

Cremation also provides a great deal more options for the handling of the remains than traditional burial. With a traditional burial you are usually required to inter the deceased in a cemetery plot whereas with cremation you have a wide variety of options on how you would like to handle the ashes. You can formally inter the ashes in a columbarium, display them in a place of honor in your home, scatter the ashes in a meaningful location or you can still bury the remains in a cemetery plot, the important thing is that you have the flexibility to choose.

We hope we have been able to demonstrate to you why cremation is an increasingly popular means of disposition in the Metro Vancouver area. If you have any questions about cremation services, please feel free to contact us.

Only Cremations, based in Surrey, British Columbia, provides dignified and affordable cremation services. We believe every family deserves respect, reverence, and compassion. If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about cremation services, please call or text (604) 861-9895.