There are three types of Final Disposition for one to choose from. With each type there are a variety of services and merchandise to enhance the funeral ceremony.
In-Ground Burial:
This form of interment is the most common type of funeral and requires the purchase of a cemetery plot, possibly a vault and a casket.
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It is important when selecting your cemetery that you are aware of any religious affiliation they might have as well as any requirements and restrictions pertaining to vaults and monuments.
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It is common for a cemetery to require an outer container or vault in which to place the casket.
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You should also ask if the cost of the plot includes perpetual care.
Above-Ground Burial:
You may choose to be entombed in a mausoleum, which will require the purchase of a crypt in a building specifically designed for the placement of a casket or urn.
Cremation:
This alternative reduces a body to ashes. You may choose to purchase an urn in which to contain the remains. Selecting cremation does not preclude one from taking advantage of a full funeral service prior to cremation.
