Each method is a way to say goodbye. From grand ceremonies to quiet memorials, the final send-off is a significant aspect of many cultures. Among the most common practices are burials, funerals, and ...

What are the biggest differences between cremation and traditional burial when planning funeral arrangements for a loved one? A HelloNation article featuring insights from Christopher Merlino of ...

In 2011, for instance, the cremation rate in Kentucky was just 12.3%, according to Wesley Rominger, president of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. There are a number of factors behind ...

The National Funeral Directors Association has predicted that by 2035, nearly 80% of Americans will opt for cremation. Less than 100 years later—in 1963—English writer Jessica Mitford wrote the ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of Americans will opt for cremation over burial, according to the National ...

WEBSTER, N.Y., Feb. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How should families choose between green burial and cremation when planning end-of-life arrangements? That question is explored in detail in a ...

There are an awful lot of tombstones in my neighborhood lately. They bear names like "Noah Scape" and "Izzy Dead." They pop up regularly this time of year, and disappear again in November. And with ...

Death is expensive. When a loved one passes, you face an emotional and financial toll. The minimum cost to transport, store and legally process a body after death in most states is $1,000. That price ...

Cremation’s rise to 61.9% in 2024, driven by affordability and cultural shifts, has surpassed burials, reshaping the funeral economy with projections of 82% market share by 2045. Lower-cost cremation ...

Medicare does not cover the costs associated with cremation or other funeral and burial services. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a one-time payment of $255 that can be put toward ...

(The Conversation) — As late as 1970, only about 5% of Americans chose to be cremated. In 2020, more than 56% Americans opted for it. (The Conversation) — The National Funeral Directors Association ...