Why Cremation is Replacing Traditional Burials
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 ...