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Busting Funeral Home Myths

You research TVs, computers and phones before buying, so why not do the same with funeral homes? Make sure you understand what you’re purchasing when it comes to funeral homes. One easy way to do that is to get clear on some common funeral home myths and misconceptions. 

At Cypress Creek Funeral Home and Crematory, we want to be as transparent as possible about our funeral home services. We’ve compiled the following list of funeral home myths and their truths. 

MYTH: Funeral home products (like caskets and cremation urns) have to be bought from the funeral home.

FACT: There’s actually a law that prohibits that! The Federal Trade Commission’s 1984 Funeral Rule protects consumer’s right to purchase funeral products from any source. 

MYTH: The law requires embalming.

FACT: The law does not require embalming in most situations. There are some circumstances (that vary by state) in which embalming is required. However, these are rare. 

MYTH: Funeral directors only want to make money.

FACT: Like any other professional in customer services, from doctors to florists, funeral directors do charge for their services, but strive to make those services worthwhile. There are some funeral directors who are “bad apples” but they are few and far between. 

MYTH: Funerals are crazy expensive.

FACT: You can spend as little or as much as you like when planning a funeral. Some funerals cost as little as $1,000, while cremations can be even cheaper.

MYTH: A high-quality casket and vault will preserve remains forever.

FACT: Caskets and vaults that are well made with durable construction and high-tech seals help keep water and dirt out, but they will never stop decomposition entirely. 

MYTH: There are strict laws governing the disposition of cremated remains.

FACT: Laws about cremated remains vary greatly from state to state, but they only deal with burial or scattering. Some states have regulations on where ashes can be scattered, but there are no federal laws. Be sure to double-check your state’s laws before scattering remains. 

MYTH: Funerals homes are sad, depressing places.

FACT: While this may have been true in the past, funeral homes have changed a lot. Funerals themselves can be joyous occasions as loved ones celebrate the deceased’s life. In a typical modern funeral, laughter and music co-exist with tears and ritual. 

MYTH: The law requires burial vaults.

FACT: Some cemeteries require burial vaults, but there are no laws that require them. Check with your cemetery to make sure you understand their requirements before the funeral. 

MYTH: Cremation is the only environmentally friendly alternative to burial.

FACT:  While cremation can be greener than burial, that’s not always the case. There are also lots of other green alternatives out there and you can choose to have a green burial where there are no embalming fluids, chemicals or unnatural casket materials.   

MYTH: You have to pre-pay for your funeral services and products.

FACT: Pre-planning for funeral services and cremations is a wonderful idea, but you don’t have to pre-pay. Instead, set aside life insurance money for a funeral, or start saving money in an interest-earning account. 

Cypress Creek Funeral Home and Crematory 

If you want a funeral home in Spring, TX you can trust, choose Cypress Creek Funeral Home and Crematory.  Located at 2000 Cypress Landing Road, Houston TX 77090, Cypress Creek Funeral Home and Crematory is an easy choice for Houston residents. Call us today at 281-895-8811 to learn more about our funeral home services.