Cremation services in Peoria, AZ have become very popular over the years. Some people like it because it is less expensive than traditional burial while others appreciate the versatility in the options involved. There are those who like the fact that once cremation is complete, there’s no timeline on the services you might want to have for a loved one. They can be held within a few days, like with a traditional burial, or they can be put off for weeks, months, or even longer. Here are a few reasons why you might want to put off cremation services:
1-Family Is Spread Out
If your family all lives in the same city, or at least within short driving distance, it’s easy enough to gather on short notice. But more often than not, families spread out over the years and your family might live across the state, in different parts of the country, or even in different parts of the world. It can take some members time to arrange travel, take time off, and get to your location. If you want as many family members to be present as possible, putting off the memorial service for a while can be a good thing. Everyone can talk about a good date, book it, and then plan their travels accordingly.
2-Plans Take Time
You can most certainly put together a memorial service in a matter of days, if you have to. But with cremation, you don’t have to. You can take as much time as you’d like on those plans. Perhaps you want to put together a scrapbook for people to look through and you know gathering photos and putting it all together can’t happen overnight. If the plans you want to put into place take longer or you simply don’t feel up to making plans right away because of your grief, there’s nothing wrong with putting things off a few weeks.
3-Figuring Out Funding
The cremation itself isn’t very costly and you can take care of your loved one in a dignified manner right away. But if you want to have a memorial service, you may need some extra time to figure out how to fund it, or how to have it at a low cost. You might consult with family members, look over the accounts your loved one left behind, and figure things out bit by bit. Not everything has to be done right away and memorial services can be done whenever you’d like.
There are no right or wrong reasons to have memorial services at any specific time. If you are having cremation services in Peoria, AZ for a loved one, honoring their memory has no timeline on it. IF you want help with any process of planning, contact the experts at Thomas Funeral Chapel by calling (623) 932-1780. We can answer your questions and meet you for a consultation with a funeral director. We’re located at 926 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338 where we can give you a tour and more details.
