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It is important to know that there are essentially 2 funeral service types: Traditional funerals and Cremation.

Traditional Funerals
Traditional funerals are generally the most common, but cremation services have gained more favor in recent years. Traditional funerals incorporate a formalized service or a wake that allows loved ones to see the person and pay their respects to the person they love. 

The wake service generally comes before a dignified service at the funeral facility or in a house of worship. Traditional services can also be held outside too. The service may involve the reading of prayers or loved ones expressing their memories concerning the deceased. There might also be music or special mementos during the service. 

A traditional service also includes a hearse to move the remains, embalming and readying the remains for the viewing prior to entombment. Planning a traditional funeral may also include floral arrangements, special music or mementos to be placed in or around the burial site.

Cremating Services
Despite what most people believe, the option for cremation does not discount the possibility for a funeral ceremony. Many funeral homes that offer burial services around Lancaster, Pennsylvania offer a traditional service such as a viewing before cremation.

The difference is in the procedure for taking care of the body. When cremation is chosen, the body is cremated and the ashes are often given to a family member in an urn. With a traditional funeral, a casket, cemetery plot and other services are required. A burial marker is also typically placed on the burial plot.

No matter what type of service you decide on, be sure to find a trusted funeral facility for advice on which options are best for your family.

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