Meengla
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It's not that expensive
Some people don't realize a lot of cost is inform of preparing the dead body..of natural barrial is allowed (Muslims plots will allow it) then the cost isn't more then 4-5 k even in cities like Pittsburgh
Family simply wanted to save money
Yup. I shouldn't be. But the Muslims have a much rational way of burials.
But when you want to have a nice casket, a 'Receiving Friends' in some place, a little gathering some place and of course the burial and the burial plot.... As I said, even the 'no frills' in 2013 cost $14,000!! I had paid $4000 into that while others also paid. So I have a clear memory of that burial!!
I am glad in this case the uncle's family decided to save some $$. But from what I have been told, there was not enough money for a proper burial otherwise this is a very Christian family. Southern Baptists in rural America!!!
PS. Another close relative doesn't want to be cremated because that would 'Un Christian'. He is 77. He doesn't have the $$ for a burial and I am afraid I will have to contribute again and this time a larger amount due to the inflation. Sigh!!