CREMATION SERVICES WITH DAVIS-STRUEMPF

Years and years ago, only a small percentage of most Americans would have considered cremation for themselves as an after-death plan or for their loved ones. Times are changing. And, as time marches on, people’s opinions and attitudes transform and cultures shift. A lot.

Today, somewhere between 40-50% of all after-death arrangements include cremation. What changed so much that nearly one in every two people choose this option as part of their final preparations, you ask?

That’s a good question. And, the answers to this question will likely cause you to consider cremation as part of your own, personal pre-plan. Keep reading for a closer look at cremation services in Douglasville, GA through Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory.

Affordability
This buzz word is the drive behind cremation becoming a popular option as part of the funeral arrangements. Traditional burials, these days, run around $8,000+. Without assistance—and, when a death is sudden and unexpected—this is a steep cost for most middle-class families. When cremation began gaining traction as a replacement for traditional services, its cost was largely the reason. Suddenly, families had an option that was a fraction the cost of a traditional burial.

Environmental & space concerns
Cremation services use less land and fewer resources than traditional burials. There are limits to American soil, to speak plainly. This concern is on the rise. Further, embalming has become a talking-point for environmentalists—it’s full of chemicals which, eventually, end up in the ground and in our ecosystem.

Religious restrictions loosening
These days, more and more Christians identify as “non-denominational” or “spiritual and not religious.” This religious-societal shift has, simultaneously, ushered-in an attitude of acceptance and openness to various after-death options. There are some religious views, however, on cremation used to be commonly negative. In fact, some sects still prohibit this after-death practice or have stipulations. Some common examples:

• Catholicism: Traditionally, the Catholic Church has not fully embraced cremation as an option for its church members. But, it is acceptable for a Catholic person to be cremated. The preference is that the body first be presented for the Funeral Mass pre-cremation and the ashes are to be buried in the ground/entombed; not scattered.
• Eastern Orthodox: Cremation is prohibited.
• Orthodox Jews: Cremation is prohibited; body should be buried, intact, in the ground.
• Muslim: Cremation is forbidden.
• Mormon: Cremation is not prohibited, but, it is discouraged; the preference is that the deceased’s body is laid to rest in the ground.
• Presbyterian: There is no strict rule or clear commandment; however, this religious body generally does not support cremation.

Note: If you have any questions regarding your religious group’s disposition, our team encourages you to seek guidance from your spiritual leader.

If you are currently searching for a funeral home to turn to for assistance with arrangements, Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory is here for you. We want you to know that you deserve a comfortable experience during this uncomfortable time. Please call us.

Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory | 1975 East-West Connector | Austell, GA 30106 | 770.944.2900