You may have the wrong idea about cremation, especially if you haven’t been paying much attention to it’s rapid increase in popularity. For many years, cremation was relatively unheard of in the United States. Today it is just as common as burial, and there are good reasons for that. So you may wish to give cremation a second look. If you or someone else is looking into cremation services in or near Indianapolis, IN, you should know there is a funeral home in your area that can help as you think about the possibility. The right kind of support and information can make all the difference when you’re attempting to make a decision. And that support can be instrumental for those who may have misconceptions about cremation. You should always know the facts. 

O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory believes in giving you those facts. We certainly won’t try and sell you on cremation. We handle cremation and burial alike, and we have no vested interest in any particular outcome. We simply want you to be comfortable with your decision and feel good about it. That’s the important thing. But we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we allowed any misunderstandings to persist. That’s why it is so important that we walk you through the cremation process and discuss all of your options in greater detail. You have a right to know what cremation is all about. And you have a right to know how it differs from burial and what that means for your family. These are important considerations. 

The first thing to know is that cremation isn’t weird. There is nothing wrong with it, and people won’t judge you for choosing it. It is perfectly normal, and it has been practiced around the world since ancient times. That’s the honest truth. But some misconceptions remain in the United States, where it remained pretty rare until several decades ago. There are reasons it took a while to gain traction. And there are reasons its popularity has exploded—namely increased awareness and its favorable pricing. 

One of the reasons cremation used to be less common is that certain religious beliefs were inconsistent with it. That has largely changed in more recent years. Most religions are open to cremation, and we encourage you to speak with a religious leader if you have any additional questions. You certainly shouldn’t make any assumptions about cremation’s standing with regard to religious beliefs. Much has changed over the last century or two. 

Some also question cremation simply because burial is more traditional. It is true to some extent that burial has been more traditional in the U.S. But that doesn’t mean cremation is especially progressive or unheard of. As of the last several decades, it has become very common and very conventional. If you are really committed to a more traditional approach, burial may well be right for you and your family. But if you are open to an alternative, it is worth thinking about cremation a bit more. 

If you are interested in cremation services in the Indianapolis, IN, area, consider reaching out to O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We aren’t here to talk you into anything. But we want you to understand your options in full. That’s important to any decision-making process, especially one that’s this pivotal.