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 ...

Cremation has eclipsed traditional burials as the preferred end-of-life choice in the United States, reshaping the funeral economy in profound ways. According to the National Funeral Directors ...

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 cremations. While these terms are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not typically cover the costs associated with cremation or funeral arrangements. In 2023, the average cost for cremation services was around $6,280, but this ...

(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 ...