I like it! In the US - mortuary industry has a big lobby. Explains why they can charge so damn much.

I was going to be cremated anyway and have my ashes returned to the US and interred at my daughter's grave. You can arrange a memorial service without the aid of funeral parlour ghouls. Can be done at church, village hall, function room at local pub or at your home with small group of family and nearest friends. The dearly departed need not be in attendance.