The cost of a traditional funeral is not significantly different when you choose burial or cremation in rural areas.
The significant difference occurs when a new family grave must be purchased or the burial is in a city or large town.

Burial or cremation is a very personal choice and it is always advised to inform your next of kin what your wishes are.

Burial

• If you do not own a grave, it will be necessary to purchase one. Dignity Funeral Care will assist you with this arrangement. A single family grave can potentially accommodate three to four burials time permitting.
• An existing grave that is full (will not accommodate any further adult burials) may be opened for the burial of an urn/casket following a cremation.

Cremation

• For more than two decades, cremation has been an alternative to burial In Ireland.
• Both the coffin and the deceased are cremated.
• The ashes are available 24 to 48 hours after the Cremation.
• Your options for the final resting place are many and varied. e.g. Garden of Remembrance, existing family grave, scattering in a chosen location.