Cremation was used in 54 percent of deaths in 2019, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. They project that to rise to around 78 percent by 2040. Here are some pros and cons of ...

Dealing with her parents death led Carol McGowan on an unlikely career path designing headstone and ‘cremation art’ ‘I wanted to create a headstone that was durable, timeless and beautiful ...

Cremation has generally become more culturally acceptable. The association’s research found that the proportion of people age 40 and older who feel it is important to have a religious aspect as ...

Dependents do have a cost associated with burials ($600) and cremation services ($150) in veterans cemeteries. Reach Jake Lowary at 615-881-7039 or on Twitter at @JakeLowary .

Trees become headstones for buried cremains at Pocono eco-cemetery. ... The cost of cremation is not included. People can have their ashes buried along with those of cremated pets at no extra cost.

Anderson said it's possible a growing demand for cremation versus traditional burial may be another reason behind the decision. "In a bigger city like Chicago, I would say it's definitely a factor.

In recent years, families along the South Coast — from Amanzimtoti through Scottburgh to Port Shepstone — are increasingly ...

The site's mausoleum recently underwent expansion, in part, to handle more cremation memorials. (Photo by Frank Aymami) The shift in demand is impacting the funeral industry as a whole, with 40.2 ...

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