In that, Wilson was part of a trend in Kentucky and the U.S., with cremation fast displacing traditional burial. In 2022, cremation accounted for 59% of final dispositions in the country, up from 34.2 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the average cost of a traditional burial now hitting $8,300, many American families are finding themselves entirely ...

GRAFTON, N.D. — Since Tollefson Funeral Home in Grafton completed construction of its own crematory in December of 2021, it has performed 132 cremations. The implementation of a crematory makes sense, ...

Grieving for a loved one is acutely difficult. The last thing anyone wants to do just after the loss is sit across from a salesperson in a high-pressure, time-sensitive situation making important and ...

A relatively new method of disposition is growing in popularity in Southern New England, despite not yet being legal in either Rhode Island or Massachusetts. It's called alkaline hydrolysis, more ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Most people thinking of end-of-life arrangements have faced a choice: traditional burial or flame cremation? But there is a third option, and it's being used locally in Palm ...