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Cremation reduces a corpse to bone fragments using high heat and flames.

Of the various types of funerals, cremation is the least expensive. 

When calling around for prices, ask for the funeral home's cost (which includes the cost of picking up and transporting the body) plus the "cash advance items" such as the cost of the crematory, permits and death certificates. The basic service is known as "Direct Cremation".

According to the Cremation Association of North America, the percentage of families choosing cremation over burial is expected to approach 60% by 2025.
 

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