Burial

Natural burials are becoming more popular. People are concerned about our environment and are finding new ways to conserve it.

Do you have questions about natural burials? Do you wonder if it’s for you? Or maybe you are one of the many who have never heard of green funerals and you have the more basic question of, What is natural burial?

We have designed this article to give you as much information as we can. As you continue reading, you learn what you need to know to be able to make an informed decision for yourself or a loved one.

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There are many, many decisions that surround planning a funeral. Today we’re going to be talking about your options for grave markers.

Customs, materials, locations and many other helpful resources are outlined below to make your decision making a bit easier. Let’s dive into it.

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How do I wrap a body in a burial shroud to bury in the ground?

If you’re trying to figure out your way around natural burial and you’ve come to this question, we have good news for you… you’re in the right place!

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Jewish burial practices are very similar to the contemporary eco-friendly trend, the “green burial” movement. As people begin to realize just how harmful some of the modern “traditional” funeral practices are, a movement back to the old ways it beginning to take place.

For the Jewish community, the reality is that they have been doing it right for many years and the rest of the Western world is waking up to the wisdom of a simple, natural burial.

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What’s the difference between a casket and a coffin? After all, these special boxes will often be the most expensive item on your funeral planning checklist.

You’re going to want to know things like:

• How much should you spend on a casket?
• Is a sealed casket the best way to go?
• Should you get wood or metal?
• What gauge of metal or type of wood is best?

We’ll answer all these questions and more to help you find the casket that best suits your needs.

But first: Casket vs coffin… What’s the difference?

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Funerals are expensive. Whether you have a funeral to plan right now or are planning ahead, you want to get the best prices.

Hands down, direct burial is the least expensive burial option. And it’s not even close.

But direct burial does have its downsides. Can you still have a traditional funeral, or even graveside committal? How “direct”, exactly, is direct burial? Will your family still have the time and opportunity to mourn your loved one?

Continue reading and we’ll tell you all about direct burial, including what it is, how much it costs, plus all the pros and cons.

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Burial vaults are some the largest (and most expensive) funeral products. If your funeral plans involve burial, you’re going to need to make a decision about which one to purchase – if you purchase one at all.

You probably have questions. Do I need a burial vault? What’s the difference between that and a grave liner? How well do these protect the casket, and my loved one?

Here’s what you need to know about burial vaults.

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Every culture and society has a fitting way to say goodbye to a departed loved one. This is what their community deems the proper and appropriate way to lay their loved one’s remains to rest while honoring their life and memory.

What is a traditional burial? What makes up a non-traditional burial? Is it wrong to choose the non-traditional burial? How do you decide which is best for your needs?

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You’ve received your loved one’s cremated remains back. Now, what do you do with them?

You might be planning to bury them. Or are you placing them in a niche? Are you thinking of keeping them at home?

Read on and learn what solution is best for you.

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The loss of a loved one is always a difficult period in the lives of family members. Of the many decisions that you need to make, one of the most important is what to do with the remains.

The choices are perhaps even more varied when it comes to cremation. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know to answer this specific question: How many urns can be buried in one plot?

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We all know a little something about ground burial. But what about above ground burial?

The fate of all people, of every culture, lies six feet below the ground. No matter who you are, no matter who you know, one day you will die. You loved ones will tasked with what happens to your body.

When that time comes, if you’ve planned your funeral, you will have chosen a burial option. Otherwise the decision will be left to those who survive you and know you well enough to choose what will best honor your legacy.

Nowadays, most people choose cremation, followed closely by a traditional casket burial. But what if you want something a little different, something a little more?

There are many ways to be honorably buried. There are many methods of preservation which cultures of the past created so that the cold, unfeeling Earth would not have the final claim over their loved ones.

These options are still available. Let’s take a look at your above ground burial choices.

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Choosing a cemetery… the choice of a cemetery for burial is an important factor in your funeral arrangements. It is a good idea to compare a few cemeteries if possible, visit them to take a look around, and ask questions about the costs and options.

Here are 13 questions to help you when choosing a cemetery.

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