Subtitle: There is a very specific kind of peace that comes with sitting quietly at the kitchen table, a warm mug of chamomile tea in hand, and thinking about the future. At 73, living alone, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the life I’ve lived, the family I love, and the legacy I want to leave behind.

Let me tell you about the day I made my end-of-life arrangements.

I was in my late sixties, and I realized that I needed to make some decisions about what would happen after I was gone. It wasn’t a sad decision. It was a practical one. I wanted to make sure my family wouldn’t be burdened with difficult choices.

I looked at my options. I thought about tradition, cost, and what felt right for me.

I realized that cremation was the most practical, loving choice I could make for my family.

The 4 Practical Reasons We Choose Simplicity

1. Cost

The reality: Funerals are expensive. The average funeral in the United States costs thousands of dollars.

The cost of cremation: Cremation is significantly less expensive. It can save thousands of dollars.

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