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Planning a funeral in Albuquerque

If you’re planning a funeral in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there are over a dozen funeral homes for you to choose from. When selecting an Albuquerque funeral home, it’s good to consider online reviews, prices, locations, settings (if you plan to hold an event there), as well as your connection with the employees there.

Over half of New Mexicans now choose cremation over burial, something that has shifted in recent years. Two major reasons for this are affordability (cremation is often thousands of dollars cheaper than burial) and environmental consciousness. That being said, almost any of the funeral homes in Albuquerque should be able to help you with either a cremation or burial.

If you’d like to do a traditional burial (or if you’d like to bury cremated remains), the are a few cemeteries in the Albuquerque area to choose from. You may want to visit a couple of them to get a feel for where you’re most likely to go back to visit. Home burials are also legal in the state of New Mexico, but it’s a good idea to check local zoning laws before considering this option.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the funeral planning process, you may want to try our free funeral planning guide. You’ll get personalized help for each step of planning a funeral in Albuquerque.