Final Resting Places

People have many options and choices of what to do with their remains and deciding on their final resting place. Direct burial and cremation are the most popular and the most traditional choices. Other choices include organ donation (especially after traumatic deaths) or donating one’s body to science.

There is a growing trend for more creative options–to be cremated and then scattered or buried at sea, to be kept in commemorative urns, to have part of one’s remains sent into space or be made into works of art or jewelry.

Traditional Funeral Service:
The traditional funeral usually includes a viewing or visitation of the body, formal funeral service, use of a hearse for transporting the body and burial, entombment or cremation of the remains. The traditional funeral is generally the most expensive type of funeral. It involves many different services and product fees including embalming and dressing the body, rental of the funeral home and hearse, costs of casket, cemetery plot, etc.

Direct Burial:
With a direct burial the body is buried shortly after death, usually in a simple container. There is no viewing or visitation, so embalming is not needed. Direct burials are usually less costly than the traditional funeral.

A memorial service may be held at the graveside or later. If the family chooses to be at the cemetery for the burial, the funeral home often charges an additional fee for a graveside service example San Diego Cemetery .

Direct Cremation:
With a direct cremation the body is cremated shortly after death, without embalming. The cremated remains are placed in an urn or other container. There is no viewing or visitation. A memorial service may be held, with or without the cremated remains present. The remains can be kept in the home, buried or placed in a crypt or niche in a cemetery, or buried or scattered in a favorite spot. Direct cremation is usually less costly.

Cremation After a Funeral or Disposition After Other Delay:
Delayed cremation can occur in several circumstances where the body is cremated after some time delay.
• After a funeral service, where the body is present and then cremated instead of buried.
• After the body has been donated for use by science.
• After the body has been returned sometime after the death, if the body has been lost or missing for some time.

Cremation and Scattering at Sea
Neptune Society provides direct, simple cremation services without the need of going through a traditional funeral home. They also offer pre-planning options for families, so that the person can specify their final wishes about their final resting place.

Sea Memorials for Cremains
Other companies are offering alternatives options for a final resting place after a loved one has been cremated. Different companies are creating Sea Memorials where one can place the cremation urns of a loved one in a cremation memorial.

Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is Oceanside Cemetery , founded in 1798, is the oldest cemetery in North County San Diego still in operation. Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is a sanctuary offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Contact us for San Diego Funeral Services . Every effort will be made to ensure that families have minimal worry when death occurs. They will be assisted in setting the date and time by the cemetery office. The Mission is committed to taking care of the California Cemetery as part of this National Historic Landmark. Immediate need or advanced planning, our experienced and caring staff is available to help you.