Choose a Crematory Over a Funeral Home for Direct Cremation

Oklahoma City Cremation • December 9, 2019

If you need to plan a cremation, you can either go with a crematorium that focuses on that specific body disposition or with a funeral home that offers burial and cremation services. Whichever path you choose for a Midwest City, OK direct cremation is up to you. But chances are that you’ll be better served if you hire a crematorium to handle the cremation.

You may be surprised by some of the reasons why this is the case. Here are some specific reasons why crematories, also called crematoriums, are the best option.

Specialization

When you retain the services of a crematory, you’ll know that the company specializes in cremation as a body disposition option. This specialization can be especially comforting at a time when you may be stressed out over losing someone close to you. And this stress can, of course, be further compounded if you’re left having to plan the final services. While you can technically plan a direct cremation with the help of a funeral home director, you may not get the sort of expertise that you would at a crematorium where cremations are their core business.

Lower Cost

A crematorium is a sensible alternative to a traditional funeral home. It’s also cheaper since you’ll pay less if you go with the former over the latter. Should you choose a traditional funeral home, you will pay rates that reflect more than just the services and products selected. As is customary in virtually all lines of business, expenses related to overhead are passed on, at least in part, to customers. You stand to save some money, therefore, if you go to a crematorium for direct cremation services. You’ll find that the prices are lower, and one reason for this is that a crematorium has lower overhead expenses. And don’t get the false idea that that lower rates mean lower levels of services. Nothing could be further from the truth. You’ll pay less but get a body disposition that honors your deceased loved one while comforting you and yours.

For the specialization and reasonable costs that a reputable crematorium can offer you, get in touch with us at Oklahoma City Cremation. We’re a Midwest City, OK direct cremation company that you can trust with the body disposition of your deceased loved one. You can count on us to treat you the way we’d like to be treated. We only focus on cremation. This is why our prices are considerably lower than those found at traditional funeral homes in the state. Whether your family tradition includes a public viewing, memorial service at our facility or yours, or a simple direct cremation, our cost-effective services require zero pre-payment, registration or membership fee. Call us at (405) 608-4141 to speak to one of our staff members. We’ll be happy to explain your options, answer your questions, and even plan a consultation. If you choose, you can stop by our office at 910 NW 79th St Oklahoma City, OK 73114. We’re here to help people with their planning and preplanning. Get in touch when you need us or find us on the web for more information.

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