http://funeral-tips.com/2009/01/29/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-direct-cremation/ How to save money when dealing with funeral homes and cemeteries Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:28:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://funeral-tips.com/2009/01/29/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-direct-cremation/comment-page-1/#comment-117 testami Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:28:46 +0000 http://funeral-tips.com/?p=329#comment-117 I am glad you had a chance for your family to gather around your father. Many funeral homes are willing to provide ala carte viewing services for an additional fee. This can be a nice way to accommodate a family's specific wishes. I am glad you had a chance for your family to gather around your father. Many funeral homes are willing to provide ala carte viewing services for an additional fee. This can be a nice way to accommodate a family’s specific wishes.

]]> http://funeral-tips.com/2009/01/29/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-direct-cremation/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Nina Butts Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:47:18 +0000 http://funeral-tips.com/?p=329#comment-116 You can still view the body with a cremation. My father's body was cremated. Our funeral home arranged a viewing of the body for $150 US, and my siblings and I spent 2 hours in a room alone with Dad's remains, several days before the cremation. We had an intimate and important gathering with his remains that provided closure for us. Nina in Austin, Texas You can still view the body with a cremation. My father’s body was cremated. Our funeral home arranged a viewing of the body for $150 US, and my siblings and I spent 2 hours in a room alone with Dad’s remains, several days before the cremation. We had an intimate and important gathering with his remains that provided closure for us.
Nina in Austin, Texas

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