Before screaming sacrilege, one needs to examine the reality. Last rites have to be performed on mortal remains of departed souls. Arranging hearse, funeral bier, flowers and other paraphernalia required to perform last rites are often extremely stressful for those who have lost a beloved family member.
Elaborate funeral services are offered by specific religious communities but these can be unaffordable to a bereaved family. A funeral service consisting of providing hearse, bier, arrangements at a crematorium or cemetery, getting flowers and other required paraphernalia is good business to become rich and even social service.
