Cremation is only part of the funeral ceremony where the body of the deceased is given back to nature - either by burning, burying or leaving it for the nature to take it herself. It all depends on the religious beliefs.
So what happens in classic funerals?
In a classic funeral ceremony, a funeral service is held in the memory of the deceased. It is generally held few days after the death of the person, giving adequate time for the family members to come out of the grief. It is conducted by the priest of the deceased family, attended by the family members and friends. Depending …show more content…
The friends and other relatives also can view the dead before they are gone forever.
The customs and traditions vary a lot with region and religion, but generally all are expected to remain quiet and pay their last respect to the deceased. Any amount of noise other than whispering is treated as disrespect to the dead.
With time being a major constraint in today's world, these funerals and related services are undertaken by third parties for which they get paid. The companies offer various packages tailored to suit every individual and family's need for a classic funeral.
Handing over the funeral services to a third party has its own advantages. Since they are not in bereavement and have much experience in the area they can think clearly on the logistics. It also relieves the unnecessary pressures on the loved ones when they are in mourning. Also one can pre determine the kind of funeral service required for self.
What does a package for classic funerals