Cremation vs. Burial

Cremation (burning the dead body in an incinerator) is considered to be cheaper.  The body doesn’t have to be prepared. embalmed, or dressed for a funeral.  There is no need to go through the business of choosing a coffin only to have it decompose (along with the body) in the ground. 

The family can still have a funeral.  A recent photo can be used instead of a body to remember the deceased.  Some people might even choose to have a party, instead of a sad funeral.  The ashes can be scattered to the winds or even kept in an urn.