Many people don’t realize that there is more than one type of funeral in Middletown to choose from when you are burying a loved one. Not every family is going to like the same type of funeral and that is why there is more than one type available at funeral homes like the John P. Condon Funeral Home. Below you will find the different types of funerals that are offered, so that you can be well informed when you have to make the decision for one of your loved ones.
Traditional Full Service Funeral
This type of funeral, often called a traditional funeral, usually has all of the trimmings. You can expect a full viewing or visitation of the body and a formal type of service. A hearse will be used to transport the deceased from the funeral home to the cemetery.
This is the most expensive type of funeral. Along with the basic funeral preparations, you are often charged for the embalming of the body, the rental of the funeral home to show the body, and for the casket, cemetery plot, and services.
Direct Burial
In a direct burial, the body is buried in a simple container shortly after death, and you are not charged for embalming or viewing, because these do not happen. There may be a memorial service at the gravesite, according to the family’s wishes. Direct burial is usually cheaper than a full-service funeral. The family will be charged the basic funeral fee, a fee for the container for the body, transport and care of the body, and if the family chooses to be at the gravesite, they will be charged for the service.
Direct Cremation
Many people decide to cremate their loved one, instead of burying them in the ground. The body is cremated and the ashes placed in an urn, which the family can decide what to do with. You will be charged for the procedure, the urn, and basic funeral fees. There is no viewing, but the family can choose to have a memorial service, which will be charged for. This type of funeral is still cheaper than a traditional funeral. If you are looking for options for a funeral in Middletown, you can visit the John P. Condon Funeral Home for more information.
