What is a "direct burial"?

What is a "direct burial"?

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A direct burial is a burial that takes place usually at the convenience of the funeral home or cemetery. There's usually no witnessing or no service involved. Direct burial is a less expensive way of being able to do an internment and it is quite commonly used.