{"id":227,"date":"2022-01-24T11:24:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T11:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saulfuneralhomes.com\/?p=227"},"modified":"2022-01-11T11:40:40","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T11:40:40","slug":"cremation-is-perfectly-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.saulfuneralhomes.com\/cremation-is-perfectly-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cremation Is Perfectly Normal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some people think cremation is strange. Some people believe that it is either unusual or even unprecedented. They may associate it with some kind of stigma or somehow view it as an unusual outcome. That\u2019s unfortunate. There\u2019s nothing weird about cremation. And while cremation used to be very rare in the United States, a lot has changed over the last several decades. Things have changed in a big way. If you or someone you know is looking into cremation services in or near Cranbury, NJ<\/a>, you should know that a funeral home<\/a> in your area can talk to you about cremation and how it works. Someone can tell you more about what it might mean for you and everything that\u2019s at stake. Cremation shouldn\u2019t be a mystery, and it certainly shouldn\u2019t be written off prematurely.<\/p>\n

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Saul Funeral<\/a> Homes, Inc. isn\u2019t trying to convince you that cremation is always the right answer. It isn\u2019t always the solution, and it isn\u2019t right for everyone. The important thing is that you give it a chance. Give yourself a choice. Give yourself some options. That will make you feel a lot better when you ultimately make a decision about how to proceed. That decision should reflect some careful consideration of your options and potentially even a little research into how they work and what they really mean. This doesn\u2019t have to become a real burden, and it shouldn\u2019t. We can make things a little bit easier by discussing your options with you and putting you in a better position to weigh them accordingly. We are always happy to help.<\/p>\n

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Whatever you decide to do is perfectly fine. We handle cremation and burial alike, so we know they are both great options. Each one can make a lot of sense for a lot of people. The important thing is that everyone finds the right fit. Finding the right fit means that you have decided which solution will better meet your needs. Which one is more consistent with your preferences and personality? Which one is better for your family? How do you really want to be remembered, and how will this make a difference? These are key questions.<\/p>\n

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So before you dismiss cremation entirely, remember that it really isn\u2019t at all unusual. In fact, it is now just as common as burial in the U.S. Attitudes have changed dramatically over the decades, and people now accept cremation in an increasingly positive fashion. That\u2019s a good thing. Cremation has a lot to offer. It shouldn\u2019t be discounted, and it shouldn\u2019t be frowned upon. Put simply, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.<\/p>\n

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Again, we aren\u2019t here to promote cremation. This isn\u2019t an advertisement. But we would be doing you a real disservice if we allowed\"cremation you to go any further without at least giving cremation a little bit of thought. Maybe it will work for you. Maybe it won\u2019t. Just remember that it is a perfectly legitimate alternative.<\/p>\n

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If you are interested in cremation services in the Cranbury, NJ, area, consider reaching out to Saul Funeral Homes, Inc. We want you to understand your options and take them seriously, and we are always willing to help you<\/a> do just that. Give us a call whenever you have a chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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