You might not want to begin thinking about the final phases of life, but
 it's important to make at least one decision so that your family is not
 left with the responsibility. Choosing the kind of burial that you 
desire is something that you should handle. Cremation is an option that 
has several benefits. There are 
cremation packages available at most 
funeral homes. These packages often include the cost of the cremation, 
small booklets announcing the date of death and the memorial plans and a
 container for the ashes.
Cremation is an option if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a 
funeral or if you don't want to spend a large amount of money on a 
casket. There are urns that have elegant details that cost a fraction of
 the price of a casket. There won't be any costs associated with opening
 the grave and getting a headstone. There are some options with a 
cremation service that can become expensive, but most of the time, this 
is a choice that is affordable for any budget.