Simplifying Your Life With Direct Cremation
Cremation Society of Milwaukee • April 20, 2021
Are you and your family trying to simplify your life at a difficult time? Are you unsure about whether or not burial is the right answer? Taking direct cremation seriously may prove helpful.
Losing someone you love can be extremely difficult. And the worst thing you can do is make things harder on yourself. The idea should always be to handle the affairs of your loved one in the simplest fashion. In other words, this doesn’t have to be any harder than it already is. Choosing direct cremation
can really help simplify things even further. If you or someone you know is looking into direct cremation in Greenfield, WI, consider Cremation Society of Milwaukee. We are always committed to making your life better. We can’t possibly know exactly what you are going through, but we have worked with enough families to at least understand your circumstances to some extent. That’s why we do what we do, and that is why we do it a certain way. Direct cremation is different. It provides you with additional flexibility and plenty of peace of mind, and it does so during a time in which you really need it.
Let us make one thing clear. Working with a traditional funeral home can be extremely helpful for some families. We can even refer you to one that would be perfect for yours. But working with a traditional funeral home can also produce some additional complications. It generally requires you to be somewhat involved with funeral planning, and it will certainly cost you the money associated therewith. That isn’t for everyone, and that is why we believe so strongly in the possibility of direct cremation. Many families simply do not have the time or money needed to plan a funeral, wake, or memorial service.
There is no shame in requiring a simpler approach. Funerals can be really expensive. So can things like caskets or the land need for burial. These kind of things may sound great when you see them in a movie, but they can be incredibly costly, too. And the last thing you need is any additional stress or anxiety, especially when it comes to your financial situation. This is something you should be honest about. Don’t feel as though you must plan a traditional funeral just because it seems like the conventional thing to do. Remember, you can always host a very small, casual get-together for close friends and family—if you really feel like you need to do anything at all. We all say goodbye to our loved ones in different ways, and there is no law requiring that you do so in an expensive fashion.
Many families wish instead to focus their time and energy on things that matter more to them. After all, seeing a few close friends and family really doesn’t have to cost anything at all. Looking through old things that remind you of your loved one may contribute to the healing process, as well. And that’s totally free. There are things you can do at your pace and speed, things that will make a greater difference to the healing process. The important thing is that you grieve the right way, whatever that means for you. There is nothing universal when it comes to this kind of thing. Everyone is different. Every family is different. So if you are looking to simplify things and avoid any extra expenses or demands, you may wish to take direct cremation very seriously.
If you are interested in direct cremation, consider reaching out to Cremation Society of Milwaukee. We want to make your life a little bit easier, especially when you really need it. That’s why we offer fair pricing, and focus our attention on the things you actually need. Give us a call if this sounds like the right fit for you
(or if you have any other questions we can address).
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At Cremation Society of Milwaukee and Waukesha, we recognize that losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. The emotional burden can be compounded by the complexity of decisions that need to be made. That’s why we’re committed to providing a process that is clear, compassionate, and as simple as possible. We believe in helping families through this difficult time with transparent pricing and no hidden fees, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: honoring your loved one and being surrounded by the support of your family.








