Funeral Comparisons

Burial vs Cremation

Personal decision

The choice between cremation and burial is personal. For many, this decision is already determined by family tradition or religion. For others, it is a 'gut' decision. Sometimes the choice is not clear but in the end it's up to you. It's your choice.

Cremation the winner on numbers

In terms of statistics, more than half of the population is cremated.

Limited burial space in cities

As cemeteries close to the centre of cities fill, people will need to travel further to cemeteries. Burial space close to the centre of large cities is becoming increasingly exensive.

Environmentally little difference?

It is debatable, but it seems there is not a lot of difference in terms of impact on the environment between cremation and burial. The one-off effect of cremation on the environment compares favouably with cemetery maintenance (mowing etc) in perpetuity. The 13 June 2008  'Sydney Morning Herald' article 'is-cremation-better-than-earth-burial-or-vice-versa' may be helpful.