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Why you Should Pre-Arranging Cremation

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Planning for the end of your life is something the average person thinks about often but planning ahead is important for us all, not just people who are dying. It makes a huge difference for loved ones, relatives and friends and can help you know that the ones you love will be looked after when you are gone. If you haven’t thought about how you would like your body disposed of when you die, you might want to consider cremation . In 2016, the U.S. cremation rate surpassed 50 percent for the first time, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. By 2025, it's expected to become the disposition of choice for 64 percent of Americans, and by 2035, that number is projected to rise to a staggering 79 percent. Here are some steps to take when it comes to pre-planning your cremation, according to cremation.com.  Choosing a Provider In preplanning, the first step is to choose a cremation service provider you trust, who is considered reputable and is able to fulfill your wishes...
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Why Cremation is Replacing Traditional Burials

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Deciding what to do with your body after you die isn’t probably something you give much thought to very often but it’s an important decision. There are many options when it comes to planning for the disposition of your body and the choice is very personal. Cremation is becoming a more popular option, replacing traditional burials, in fact, according to the National Funeral Directors Association 2020 NFDA Cremation & Burial Report, the projected burial rate is 37.5% (down 7.7% from 2015), and the projected cremation rate is 56.0% (up 8.1% from 2015).  There are many reasons people are making the switch to cremation from traditional burials, here are some compelling reasons why people are choosing cremation, according to Cremation Resources and Urns Online. Direct cremations are more cost-effective than direct burials as they do not require embalming. In fact, cremation generally costs 40-50% less than traditional ground burial overall. You have the option of keeping the body in ...
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Grief Support

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At some point or another in your life, you will unfortunately experience the grief of losing a loved one . Grief can hit some harder than others and the way we handle it can be unique as well. Some people will be consumed with the loss for a prolonged period of time, while others will be seemingly ok and carry on throughout their day as if nothing happened but internalize the loss.   There is no one way to grieve correctly and the good news is there is support out there to help you get through your loss. The following groups and organizations offer nationwide grief, loss, and bereavement support and recovery services, information and other resources, according to Verywell Health . Grief, Loss & Bereavement Support Groups Addiction Loss • GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) , http://grasphelp.org Aircraft/Aviation Loss • ACCESS (AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services) , http://www.accesshelp.org Child/Grandchild Loss • Bereaved Parents of the USA , http:...
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Cremation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach many things in our lives, including how we say goodbye to our loved ones.  The pandemic has accelerated the trend toward cremation over a traditional burial as family and friends navigate social gathering restrictions.    However, the trend toward cremation is not new. Cremations have been on the rise since 1963, when the Roman Catholic church began to allow cremation as a standard funeral practice. According to the Cremation Association of North America , that figure has grown 1-2% yearly, with more than 50% of Americans choosing cremation over burial since 2015. Cremation is expected to increase to 64% by 2024.    Due to the pandemic, it’s not surprising that cremation providers have seen a rise in inquiries about their services. The National Funeral Directors Association reports an increase in direct cremations since the onset of COVID-19. Cremations provide a way to say goodbye to loved ones while foll...
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