In reply to Harry A WEBER.

Cremation, much like burial is a disposition of the body. That means that it is the final part of the service offered. A funeral service can and should precede burial or cremation. Most funeral directors have cost effective alternatives to purchasing a traditional funeral, like specific cremation caskets, for those who feel a traditional funeral is cost inhibitive.
The funeral rite stands apart from burial or cremation and should be used in conjunction with either, providing committal prayers for the body before final disposition.