Direct cremation refers to a cremation process in which the body is not prepared for viewing before cremation. It is also known as “no-view” cremation. Indirect cremation refers to a process in which the body is prepared for viewing before cremation, usually by embalming and cosmetizing. The direct cremation process may be chosen by people who want to avoid the cost of traditional funeral arrangements, who don't want their loved one's body touched after death, or who have religious beliefs that forbid it.