If there are no funds for funeral costs, is a private, graveside service acceptable? Also, there aren't any living relatives who are able to attend a service.No friends are involved either. It would just be me, my parents and siblings.
I'm just looking for costs cutting measures, while being respectful. The burial would be at a church cemetery, at no cost. I've even considered cremation, but the rest of her family is buried and the costs could be about the same, I think.
Funeral parlors are expensive but are big business.
Go for what you think is the most appropriate for your loved one.
And I think as to the issue of respect, the elaborate funerals are more for large numbers of mourners.
Respect for someone is given during his/her lifetime.