Originally Posted by Jingleberry
We both have told our kids and oldest Granddaughter that we want immediate cremation, don't waste money on a funeral for us, I have no family left and DH doesn't want a funeral. It is way too expensive and a waste of money that may be better spent another way. Who knows if they will do what we want, but, they know.
You can make pre-arrangements and put it in your wills. But cremation can be almost as expensive as burial, if there is a memorial service, interment in a grave, etc.