Types of Burials

Which Burial Option is Right for You and Your Family?

Deciding on the type of burial to memorialize you is a profoundly personal decision between you and your loved ones. It's an important way that your memory will be kept alive forever so you'll want to weigh your burial options carefully.

This section is designed to guide you through the five main memorialization and burial types available - including below ground, above ground, and cremation.

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Do you have more questions or considerations about the types of burial option for you and your family's needs? Speak to a caring, knowledgeable representative at a MemorialPlanning.com affiliate neighborhood cemetery location. Find the cemetery that's right for you.

If you are ready to plan your story by choosing memorialization and burial options now, while you have control of your legacy, click here to download a free, no-obligation guide. Ease your mind with the knowledge that it's all taken care of and that you're helping keep your family's story alive.

You can also access a free funeral planning checklist here.