Cost Of Direct Cremation Vs. Traditional Cremation

By: Brian K. Daly
Thursday, November 17, 2022

The term "direct cremation" is commonly used to describe a cremation that does not include any memorial services: no visitation, funeral service, or viewing. Cremation is as straightforward and uncomplicated as a final disposition gets making it a cost-effective option for many.

The cost of a traditional cremation is significantly higher than that of a direct cremation, which can be arranged at a considerably lower price. Here is some information from Ocean County Cremation Service about the associated costs of these cremation options.

Why Are People Opting For Cremation?

Most modern families now opt for cremation as a final disposition method. Two primary factors drive people away from a standard funeral toward cremation. The first and most important factor is cost. The overall cost of a funeral is significantly reduced with a cremation service. Currently, the average price of a conventional funeral is around $9,000.

In comparison, cremation costs closer to $4,000 (even with all of the services). However, you can arrange a basic cremation service (without any additional services) for less than $1,000. This is the "direct cremation service" that we mentioned earlier.

Families are now choosing cremation as the less complicated, easier option and it is preferred, especially if members of the deceased's family live far apart. The need for a straightforward, direct cremation service without gatherings or services grew during the Covid pandemic and is becoming the preferred final disposition option now.

About Direct Cremation Services

The cremation and the funeral home's essential services of collecting the deceased, keeping their remains cold while they obtain the necessary permits and death records, and finally making the cremated remains available for family collection are all part of a direct cremation service. If there are no hiccups with the paperwork and the crematory is available, the entire process can be completed within a week.

Direct cremation is often the most cost-effective option, but there are cases when there are additional costs involved. Some of these options include selecting an urn, having the ashes returned to you, and having the cremation performed at a different location. For example, the deceased person's weight or the presence of a pacemaker could result in additional costs. Talk to the funeral home staff about all these potential costs so you can plan for them.

If you need more information or have questions about our direct cremation services, please get in touch with the experts at Ocean County Cremation Service. We are here to assist in any way we can. You can contact us at the numbers or through the form on this page.

 

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