In an age when most people are looking for ways to both save money and change longstanding traditions surrounding death and burial, the graveside service has become increasingly popular. This service, also called a cemetery service, is a way to celebrate the life of your loved one without going over the top on a multi-part funeral. Rather, your loved one will receive the respectful sendoff they deserve right at the graveside and then be buried directly afterward.
Interested in planning a cemetery service in Antioch? Here are a few things to consider:
Choose the type of burial you want.
A cemetery service is an excellent choice for most types of burials. While it might bring to mind images of traditional casket burial in the ground, you can also have a graveside service for internment in a mausoleum or monument, either for casket or urn burial.
Check with your preferred burial location.
Most modern burial parks and cemeteries allow for graveside services. However, some require certain limits for crowd size at these services, while others are in locations that might make them difficult or impossible. Be sure to check with your potential burial location as far in advance as possible, so you have time to make changes to your plans if necessary.
Talk to your loved ones in advance.
If you are chiefly responsible for planning a funeral service, let mourners know what to expect. This will prevent anyone from thinking they were not invited to a part of the service that never actually happened. It will also give them a chance to make peace with the plans if they are not what they might have preferred.
If you are one of several people responsible for the planning, give other planners the same courtesy. Remember, you may prefer a cemetery service, but other family members might not. Share your reasons for these preferences and talk through questions and concerns in advance. This way, you can avoid misunderstandings and support each other through planning. Reach out to Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, and let us be your solace and support as we celebrate a life well-lived.
