How to Come to Terms With a Loved One’s Decision to Be Cremated

There are millions of people choosing to be cremated rather than buried every year. But there are still some families that haven’t come around to the idea of Douglasville, GA cremations just yet. When their loved ones tell them that they want to be cremated when they die, they cringe at the mere thought of it. And in some cases, they even try to talk their loved ones out of it.  

Do you find yourself in this position at the moment? Rather than trying to tell your loved one why they shouldn’t choose cremation, you should attempt to come to terms with their decision and see their side of things. Here are a few ways that you can do it. 

 

Ask your loved one why they want to be cremated. 

The first thing you should do when you discover that a loved one wants to be cremated instead of buried when they die is ask one simple question: “Why?” You should, at the very least, give your loved one the opportunity to explain why they think cremation is right for them. They might tell you that they hate the idea of spending all of eternity buried in the ground. Or they might tell you that they want their remains to stay close to their family. Whatever the case, you might start to see why they’re choosing cremation and come to accept it once you hear their reasoning.  

Learn more about cremation. 

There are many people who are steadfastly against the idea of using cremation services in Douglasville, GA simply because they don’t know a whole lot about it. If you fall into this category, educate yourself about cremation before you try talking someone out of being cremated. Contrary to popular belief, there is no fire involved in a cremation, and there is no chance of your loved one’s cremated remains getting mixed up with other people’s remains. You’ll learn this when you sit down and spend an hour or two reading about cremation.  

Read up on the many myths surrounding cremation. 

Google the words “cremation myths” and you’ll find dozens of myths about cremation out there. There are myths about everything from the cremation process to the major religions’ thoughts on cremation (most of them have come around to accepting it, by the way!). Rather than simply buying into these myths, read up on them and find out the truth behind them. You will likely be surprised by what you see.  

Talk to a funeral director about cremation. 

If you do all the necessary research on cremation and you’re still not convinced it’s the right choice for your loved one, do one last thing and speak with a funeral director about cremation. They’ll be able to answer any lingering questions you might have and put your mind at ease as you move forward.  

At Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, we know that not everyone is comfortable with cremation just yet. We’re a funeral home in Douglasville, GA that can help you get comfortable with it by teaching you more about it. Call us at (770) 944-2900 today for more information or stop by 1975 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 to talk to a funeral director about how cremation works.