My dad is 85. He suffered a stroke five years ago, which affected his left side. His arm is constricted, and he drags his left foot. He is also afflicted with AAA (Aorta Abdominal Anyursm), fractured vertebrae, Afib with possible blood flow restriction, blind in one eye.
My dad informed me years ago that he wanted to be cremated with no form of service. He has a DNR.
My question is should I pre plan his cremation by contacting a crematorium directly? This would be a direct cremation, so I see no need to make arrangements with a funeral home.
I know some of his siblings would disapprove, so I made sure my dad included his wishes in his will.
If you wish this paid now out of Dad's funds, then certain do call in your area and pre-arrange. There is no reason not to.
We met with the funeral home people a couple days later. David had a memorial service at his Church. Because he was cremated we waited 10 days, which gave time for out of town family to attend.
I also helped to organize an uncles cremation about 18 years ago. I can confirm that it is far easier to have to planned ahead of time, whether or not you plan to have a service.
You are wise to plan ahead. This can be one of the more expensive purchases (although it doesn’t have to be) that we make. We shop for cars, we shop for homes, we plan weddings, but too often this event is not planned for, nor “shopped around” for. Your father is lucky to have such a thoughtful daughter.
https://funerals.org/
I found this link that explains what a funeral home will do, and what a crematorium will do. Under crematorium, I didn't see "picking up the body" as one of the services. Be sure to confirm this or else, you might have to deliver the body to them. Eew!!! I don't want to save money on that service. But yes, working directly with a crematorium will cost less.
https://www.oneworldmemorials.com/pages/working-with-funeral-homes
By the Grace of God, LO recovered, and when I told them we’d be a while longer before using their services, they rejoiced with me that her health had returned!
I found no disadvantages to prepaying.
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