Especially if no will was left after the death of one of your close relatives, planning for a funeral on short notice can be a very hectic experience. While the question of whether to embalm the body won't involve as much money as the question of whether to get an expensive vault or a grave liner, your answer will still greatly influence the feel of the funeral proceedings. If any of these three situations apply to you, getting the body embalmed is most likely your best option.

It is unfortunate, but the majority of people will not have prior funeral arrangements made when they pass on. The idea of facing your own immortality can sometimes be an uncomfortable thing that leaves people who pass away without a plan in place to pay for their own funeral expenses. If you are the person left with the burden of funeral expenses, you may be wondering what funeral alternatives are available that can save you a bit of money on the overall cost of the service.