[rhsgypsylady]

Another consideration would be Anatomy Gifts Registry. Your entire body is donated to science for research and education. For us this was the best. Not that money was a deciding factor because it wasn't; however, there was no cost to us. When he died they were notified. They picked up his body and took it away. Six months later I received a letter stating three different areas his body benefited research for future ailments for future patients. He chose not to have a memorial, although he could have if he wanted (there would have been a charge for this). I chose not to get the ashes back (there would have been a charge for this also). Donating his body was his way of giving back to society. Although this is not for everyone, it worked for us. I post this not to persuade anyone but to offer an alternative.