Why Choose Burial

7 Reasons Why to Choose a Burial Service in Brooklyn, NY

One of the most common questions is, “Why to choose burial over cremation?”. If you are undecided we have provided a list of benefits of choosing burial to help simplify your decision. There is a wide variety of reasons why someone would choose burial. However, the reasons listed below are what we have found to be the most common. 

Permanent Gravesite to Visit

One of the main benefits of choosing burial is that it provides a permanent gravesite or mausoleum for families to visit. For many people, having an allotted space at a cemetery where they can physically visit their loved ones helps with their grieving process. Visiting the grave at the cemetery is considered by some to be a sacred event and allows them to feel a connection to their loved ones. For some families, this is a significant advantage of burial over cremation.  

Traditional

Burial services tend to be the more traditional choice, and if you or your loved one are more conventional, this would likely be your choice. It is common for people to consider burial the default method of saying goodbye and honoring their loved ones. When thinking of a funeral, most people generally envision a casket burial service following the ceremony.

Follows Religious Requirements

Another strong reason why people choose burial over cremation is due to the religious beliefs of their loved ones. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial a religious act. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial. 

Natural & Peaceful Setting

Many people find cemeteries peaceful and beautiful and are just a natural fit as a final resting place. What better place to celebrate the life of a loved one than under the open sky, beneath trees, or beside flowers? No matter the cemetery where your loved one's burial service is held, the emotional and spiritual comforts of the natural surroundings will be keenly felt.

Body is More Respected

Some people get uncomfortable when thinking about cremation. There is a common misconception that the body is put on fire, which makes them feel uneasy. Many do not feel the body gets the respect it deserves through cremation. On the other hand, with burial, the body is placed in a beautiful casket, the loved one can be dressed in their most admirable attire, and family members can add special mementos to the casket.

Allows for a Proper Goodbye

For many, a full funeral with a burial service provides the most effective way to mourn the loss of a loved one, get closure, and deal with their grief. Witnessing the coffin being lowered into the ground often gives people the closure they need during that time and is seen by many as a proper goodbye.

Being Alongside Your Loved Ones

Another benefit of burial is that it offers the ability to lay to rest alongside your spouse, family members, or other significant loved ones. For example, if a husband passes away and is buried, his wife will likely be buried beside him so they can be alongside each other for eternity.  
 
Quite often, families choose to prepay for a set of plots so they can all be laid to rest beside each other. When purchasing a burial plot in advance, you can purchase a single plot, companion plots, which are typically meant for a married couple, or family plots, which are when a small area of the cemetery is dedicated to one family. This sense of being alongside your loved ones is a strong benefit of choosing burial for some. 


Still Unsure About the Benefits of Choosing Burial?  

If you remain unsure if burial is the right option for you or your loved one, we are here to help. We have many years of experience in dealing with this situation and we are more than willing to offer more information about the benefits of choosing burial.  
 
We understand how important this decision is and want to help ensure you make the most appropriate choice. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
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