Topic: Cremation Versus Burial
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What is the average cost of difference of cremation versus standa...
Earth burial vs. a traditional funeral with cremation, the cost difference is usually $700 to $1200 less for the cremation. Read More »
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What is the difference between cremation and burial?
A Burial is when the casket is lowered into the ground with the body, intact, inside. A Cremation is when the casket and the body are burned into ashes, then give to family/friends. A burial is often much more expensive that a cremation. Read More »
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How do you feel about cremation versus a burial?
People are just dying for one or the other . . . Really, it is all a dead end . . . Oh, for me? I'm not dead yet. . . I'm getting better. <thonk> Edit: For the serious answer (delayed to see what reaction I would get): I would prefer to be buried,... Read More »
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The whole notion of a "carbon footprint" is far less relevant than you imply. Your cremated "carbon footprint" is ashes and whatever emissions are produced reducing you thereunto. Your burial "carbon footprint" would usually involve multipl... Read More »
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Burial is definitely the greener option. An estimated 12 per cent of all dioxins released into the atmosphere by combustion come from crematoria. There is also the energy used in the cremation process. Read More »
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Cremation is usually cheaper than a standard burial. With a burial, there is the price of the casket, and embalming the body, if a public veiwing is desired. Many cemeteries require that the casket is placed in a vault, so there is the cost... Read More »
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Any funeral home or funeral director can answer that question for you, if they offer both services. I've been told by friends that cremation is less costly, because no "real estate" is involved. +5 Read More »
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Burial, I have fears of both but have told my husband to be I'm to be buried with a bell on the top of my grave with a string inside my coffin so if I am to be alive I can ring it,failing that id rather suffocate than be burnt alive Read More »
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I'll have a green burial. Read More »
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I have chosen cremation because I want the least amount of dollars that my family could use, to be used on me. But, my wife says NO WAY is she gonna do it. She says she wants a place where her and the kids can spend time with me, (if they s... Read More »
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