The cost of a traditional funeral is not significantly different whether you choose burial or cremation.
The significant difference occurs when a new family grave must be purchased. The choice to be buried or cremated is yours. You should advise your next-of-kin/executor of your wishes.
Burial
If you do not own a grave, it will be necessary to purchase one. Dignity Funeral Care will assist you with this arrangement. A single family grave can accommodate three to four burials.
An existing grave that is full (will not accommodate any further adult burials) may be opened for the burial of an urn/casket following a cremation.
Cremation
For more than two decades, cremation has been an alternative to burial In Ireland.
Both the coffin and the deceased are cremated.
The ashes are available 24 to 48 hours after the Cremation.
Your options for the final resting place are many and varied. e.g. Garden of Remembrance, existing family grave, scattering in a chosen location.
