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Cremation Rates Expected to Rise Even More

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September 21, 2023 · 2:23 PM

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Funeral Technology Updates, NC

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Funeral Technology Updates

The latest research from the National Funeral Directors Association predicts the U.S. cremation rate will rise from 60.5% this year to 81.4% by 2045. NFDA’s 2023 Cremation and Burial Report notes the following states will reach cremation rates of 80% or higher by 2035: Washington Nevada Oregon Montana Wyoming Colorado The report notes that the following factors motivated survey respondents to prefer cremation: Cost considerations – 54.4% Easier, simpler, more convenient option – 42.5% Personal p