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New Data Released on Rising Cremation Rates
- When:
- July 30, 2024 ยท 2:10 PM
- Where:
- Funeral Technology Updates, NC
- Source:
- Funeral Technology Updates
Online Cremation Arrangements Crucial for Families NFDA has released its annual Cremation & Burial Report, noting that the U.S. cremation rate is expected to rise to 61.9% this year. Here are a few other key points worth sharing: This is a 1.3% increase from last year. Burial rates are expected to fall to 33.2%. By 2045, cremation rates could reach 82.1%. Contributing factors include cost considerations, environmental concerns, fewer religious prohibitions, simpler funeral ceremonies, and the gr