But, even in cases of a traditional service, people are trying to make the service more reflective of the deceased. More and more funeral directors, such as Bevis, are reporting that family and friends are taking the time to create photo displays, memory boards and tables, video testimonials, and other memorabilia for funeral and cremation services. This increasingly popular trend in funeral services is becoming more of a celebration of life, which contributes to the grieving process. We encourage families to celebrate the life of their loved one as well as grieve for the deceased. And customers are paying, no matter what the price.
Specialized urns can cost even more.
We always try to give them options, and we are always careful not to force anything on them. Cremation is another option and can be less costly for a family depending upon how personal a service the family would like to have. This is of course another contributing factor to the increasing popularity of cremation. It is just another option for people to explore. Nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the past year have resulted in cremation.