Canton, MS Cremation Services

In Canton, MS, the preferred form of funeral service is a traditional one. While cremation services in Canton, MS have the lowest rate at 16.9 percent (2012), this is slowly changing. Economics, religion, religion and lifestyle all will have an effect on how you view funeral services. The changing composition of many states together with certain economic factors will help to increase the rate of cremations. In Canton, MS, cremation services will become more popular in the coming decades - and, why not? There is ample reason for this as cremation offers individuals options not afforded by traditional burial.
Why Cremation?
When it comes to cremation, one factor always stands out as being significant cost. It is impossible to argue otherwise. Yet, this is not the only issue involved in a decision to favor of this type of funeral over a traditional one. There are actually several diverse reasons why individuals may prefer cremation over burial. Among them are:

• Environmental - compared to a traditional funeral, cremation services in Canton, MS are more environmentally friendly. Although issues of concern include the release of toxic materials into the environment, cremation still results in a lighter environmental footprint than traditional burials
• Variety - while funeral services can only cremate bodies in a specific fashion, you have a variety of ways to dispose of the ashes. You can scatter them to the wind or bury them in a dune on the beach or toss them overboard at sea. There are also some very unique things you can do with ashes - many will celebrate the deceased's interest, hobbies or favorite things; some are ways, even very personal ways, of keeping them with you. One of the latest and popular ways of respecting and even keeping the deceased is to turn him or her into jewelry.
• Versatility - Cremation allows you to hold a service or not. You can have an immediate funeral service or hold a memorial service later - even much later. Once the cremation is complete, there is no definitive timeline.
• Immediacy - Some individuals want to face the situation head-on immediately. They do not want a prolonged mourning period. They eschew long funeral services. Cremation can happen almost immediately. A direct cremation can take place in Canton, MS legally within hours.
• Personal preference - some people do not like the thought of physical decomposition. They prefer to go all at once - in a blaze of glory.
• Cost - for people with limited budgets, for those who are going through hard times and for practical individuals, Canton, MS cremation costs offer an affordable option

Cremation Costs in Canton, MS
Cremation costs in Canton, MS are one reason why many individuals are turning to cremation. Services in Canton, MS include any number of options. These can help increase or reduce the overall cost of a funeral. It depends upon any number of factors from the actual cremation itself to the method of disposal of the ashes. In Canton, MS, cremation costs the expenditure for spreading can be low. It can be more expensive if you decide to scatter the ashes at sea or fly the beloved deceased to their favorite place and scatter the ashes there. Yet, whatever your budget, Canton, MS cremation services can address your needs.
The Law and Canton, MS Cremation Services
The law does affect various aspects of cremation. In some cases, in Canton, MS, it is the lack of legislation. While state law dictates a specific order for the individuals allowed to arrange a cremation or any other form of funeral services, it does not address other aspects. As a result, you can

• Bypass an expensive casket for an inexpensive container - called an "alternative container." It may be a simple pine box or sturdy cardboard container.
• Avoid embalming and other preparations associated with traditional funerals. This is a personal and not a legislated choice.
• Scatter the remains of the beloved deceased wherever. Canton, MS has no legislation dictating where you may or may not scatter the remains. The only exception refers to scattering at sea. Whether you hire a plan or a ship to toss the ashes into the water, you have to make sure you are more than 3 nautical miles out at sea. Moreover, you must register the event within 30 days of its occurrence. In these 2 specific aspects, there is no differentiation between scattering ashes and burying the body at sea.

Notable exceptions for cremation are, however, embedded in the law. You cannot expect a funeral home or crematorium to arrange for cremation services in Canton, MS until the mandatory waiting period passes. Moreover, you cannot order a cremation without legal proof of your designation as the individual permitted to do so.
Arranging for cremation services in Canton, MS is not difficult. When it comes time to make the decision to do so, talk to us. We can help with everything from cremation costs in Canton, MS to the laws behind scattering the ashes.