FIORE-BUCKLEY FUNERAL HOME
                                             236 Monmouth Road
                                                                   Oakhurst, Ocean Township, NJ 07755
         Phone: 732-531-3885
or: 732-775-2455
           Fax: 732-531-5583
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FIORE FUNERAL HOME
882 Broadway
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-229-8855
Fred Fiore, Jr. - Manager
NJ License Number 3759
Fax: 732-531-5583

Why Choose Burial

Burial Benefits

One of the most common questions we get asked is ‘why choose burial vs cremation?’. If you are undecided we have provided a list of burial benefits to help simplify your decision. There is a wide variety of reasons why someone would choose burial, however the reasons listed below are what we found to be the most common.

A Traditional Way to Say Goodbye

Burial services tend to be the more traditional choice, and if you or your loved one are more conventional, then this would likely be the choice for you. It is very common for people to consider burial the default method of saying goodbye, and honoring their loved one. For most people, when they think of a funeral they generally envision a casketed burial service following the ceremony. 

Permanent Gravesite to Visit 

One of the main benefits of choosing burial is that it provides a permanent gravesite or mausoleum that loved ones can visit when needed. For many people, having an allotted space at a cemetery where they can physically go to visit their loved one helps with their grieving process. Visiting the grave at the cemetery is considered by some to be a sacred event and allows them to feel a connection to their loved one during their visit. 

Follows Religious Requirements

Another strong reason why people choose burial over cremation is due to the religious beliefs of their loved one. There are profound religious reasons families choose burial services over any other final care option. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial an act of religious ceremony. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial.

Body is More Respected

Some people get uncomfortable when thinking about cremation. There is a common misconception that the body is put to fire that makes them feel uneasy. Many do not feel like the body gets the respect it deserves through cremation. On the other hand, with burial the body is placed in a beautiful casket, the loved one can be dressed in their nicest attire, and family members can add in special mementos into the casket. These are common reasons why people choose burial over cremation.

Being Alongside Your Loved Ones

Another benefit of burial is that it offers the ability to lay to rest, alongside your spouse, family member, or any significant loved one. For example, if a husband passes away and is buried, his wife will likely be buried beside him to so they can be alongside each other for eternity. 

Quite often families choose to prepay for a set of plots so they can all be laid to rest beside each other. When purchasing a burial plot in advance, you can purchase a single plot, companion plots, which are typically meant for a married couple, or family plots, which is when a small area of the cemetery is dedicated to one family. This sense of being alongside your loved one offers a strong benefit to burial for some. 

Allows a Proper Goodbye 

For many, a full funeral with a burial service provides the most effective way to mourn the loss of a loved one, get closure, and deal with their grief. Witnessing the coffin being lowered into the ground often gives people the closure they need during that time and is seen by many as a proper goodbye. 

Still Unsure of the Benefits of Burial? 

If you remain unsure if burial is the right option for your loved one, we are here to help.  We encourage you to browse through our other resource pages that talk about planning a burial service and how burial has long been a part of a traditional funeral service. 
We understand how important this decision is and want to help ensure you make the most appropriate choice. We have many years of experience in dealing with this situation and we are more than willing to offer more information about the burial benefits. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. 
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