A burial is a funeral ritual where a deceased person’s body will be placed in the ground, usually in a cemetery. It is a common practice for many cultures and religions and is often accompanied with a ceremony or service that will commemorate the deceased. The body will be placed in a casket, coffin or container made of wood, metal, or other materials, and then interred in a designated plot in the ground. The coffin will be covered with dirt or soil and a grave marker, a headstone will be placed at the head of the grave. Burials are a way to honour and pay respect to the deceased and provide closure for the surviving loved ones.

Ground Burial

Ground burials are also known as an in-ground burial or interment, they are a traditional form of burying someone, where the deceased person’s body is placed in a casket, coffin or container, and then interred in a designated plot in a cemetery. The casket is typically made of wood, metal, or other materials, it will be covered in dirt or soil, the remains are buried in the ground and a grave marker, such as a headstone, is placed at the head of the grave.

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Cremation

Cremation is a process in which a deceased person’s body is exposed to intense heat, reducing it to ashes and small bone fragments. The ashes, also known as cremated remains, are typically placed in an urn and can be kept by the family, buried in a cemetery, or scattered in a meaningful location. Cremation is becoming a more popular alternative to traditional burials in many parts of the world, as it is often less expensive, more flexible, and more environmentally friendly than ground burial.

Above-Ground Burial

Above-ground burial, also known as mausoleum or entombment, is a form of burial in which the deceased person’s remains are interred in a structure above the ground, typically in a mausoleum or columbarium. A mausoleum is a large, above-ground building that contains multiple burial chambers, while a columbarium is a smaller structure specifically designed to hold urns containing the cremated remains of the deceased.

Natural Burial

Natural burial is a type of burial that emphasises simplicity and minimal impact on the environment. The deceased person’s body is typically interred in a biodegradable casket or shroud, and the grave is marked with a natural object, such as a tree or a rock, rather than a traditional headstone. The goal of natural burial is to allow the body to return to the earth in a way that is as natural and unobtrusive as possible.

Green Burial

A green burial, also known as natural or conservation burial is a type of burial that emphasises environmental sustainability and conservation. It is similar to natural burial, but with specific standards and guidelines to ensure that the burial has minimal impact on the environment.

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Sea Burial

A sea burial, also known as a burial at sea, is a funeral ritual in which a deceased person’s remains are interred in the ocean. This can include scattering ashes from a boat or interring a casket in a designated ocean area.

Space Burial

Space burial, also known as a space funeral or a memorial spaceflight, is a relatively new and unique form of burial in which a deceased person’s remains are sent into space. The remains can be cremated ashes or a small sample of DNA. The remains are typically sent into space on a commercial spacecraft, such as a rocket, and then placed into orbit around the Earth or sent on a journey to a celestial body such as the Moon or a planet.

Home Funeral

A home funeral is a funeral in which the deceased person’s body is cared for and prepared for burial by family members at home, rather than by a funeral home. This can include washing and dressing the body, arranging the funeral, and holding a wake or visitation. Home funerals are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional funeral home funerals, as they provide a more personal and meaningful way to say goodbye to a loved one, while also being more affordable and less reliant on professional services.

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For those in search of a funeral director or funeral services, please be sure to call on our professional team at Victoria Funeral Home.

We’re here to help those looking to arrange a service for their loved one’s final goodbye. Whether you’re aware of the type of service they would like or if you would like to explore your options, please be sure to get in touch with us. We will be happy to discuss both our cremations and burials in Aberdeen with you.