<p>If you have been put in charge of the decisions following the death of a loved one, one of the biggest decisions you&rsquo;ll have to make is about the disposition of the physical remains of your loved one. If you don&rsquo;t know if they preferred cremation or traditional burial here are some things to consider. <br /><br /> Do you know if they have a close friend or partner with whom they would have discussed this issue? Do you know if they have preplanned their own funeral? If they have a lawyer, they might know the answer to this question. Do you know if they held strong religious or ethical beliefs regarding cremation or burial? <br /><br /> If you&rsquo;ve tried to get these questions answered, and you still end up making the call yourself, here are some reasons to choose cremation. <br /><br /> Expenses <br /><br /> A traditional burial can cost more than $6000 whereas a cremation can normally be arranged for under $1000. Harmony Funeral Home offers cremation for just $799 Money saved in the burial process can be better given to his survivors than spent on a cemetery plot. <br /><br /> More Personal <br /><br /> A memorial service and a scattering of ashes can reflect the person that you knew and loved sometimes better than a stuffy, old-fashioned funeral service. IF your loved one loved the sea, for instance, you can honor them by taking his or her closest friends and family out on a chartered boat and scatter the ashes at sea. <br /><br /> Being put in this position isn&rsquo;t easy but it can be an honor to be in charge of honoring a loved one. If you need more information on cremation at Harmony Funeral Home, call and speak to your funeral director.</p>