Making Cemetery Plans After Losing a Loved One

After losing someone close to you, the last thing you may feel like tackling is the very practical question of where and how he or she should be buried. Nevertheless, making these kind of decisions is an important reality, and you will want to give them some thought before meeting with a funeral director. If you or someone you know is in search of a Martinsville, IN, funeral home, rest assured that there are caring professionals ready to support you in your time of need. The process should be as easy as possible while still reflecting the interests and wishes of the decedent—and that certainly includes any arrangements made regarding a cemetery itself. 

Decisions about a preferred cemetery may speak volumes about your loved one and your family alike. A cemetery, its history and its location serve as an enduring symbol of where one comes from what mattered to them. Another factor to consider is visitation. In the event that friends and family wish to visit the deceased somewhat regularly, a convenient location may be a high priority. Many individuals purchase cemetery spaces in advance precisely for this reason. Knowing where one’s remains will be placed and be comforting and reassuring to some, and it may also spare surviving family from having to make the decision (or pay for it) instead. 

Once a cemetery has been selected, there are a few decisions that need to be made. For example, many cemeteries provide both burial spaces in the ground and mausoleums where a deceased may remain entombed in a crypt instead. Either way, grave markers may be installed. Note that you may be asked to visit the cemetery and confirm arrangements after a death has occurred in order to avoid any confusion. 

If the deceased did not previously purchase a space, additional decisions will need to be made, and cost may become a factor with respect thereto. Cemeteries are organized by way of spaces, lots and sections. Depending upon the location of the space and the availability of spaces in any given area, prices may vary. You will have to weigh this cost against other requirements, ranging from the casket itself to the grave marker. 

Many families also wishes to purchase multiple spaces at a time and doing so well in advance of passing. This can ensure that loved ones are buried near one another, a symbolic and practical advantage for many who’ve remained close with one another their entire lives. Remember that a funeral director can walk you through many of these steps and any additional questions you may have. Knowing a thing or two about your plans in advance should be helpful, though. 

Cemeteries are of course just one of the items that may demand your attention when a loved one passes. If you are trying to find funeral homes in Martinsville, IN, please feel free to get in touch with Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. You may visit our office at 39 E High St, Mooresville, IN 46158 or place a phone call to (317) 831-2080. We look forward to providing you and your family support in a professional and caring fashion.