BURIAL OR CREMATION – WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Let’s walk through the process of cremation and address the pros and cons. There are three main reasons people choose cremation over a traditional burial: • Generally less expensive • Less impact on cemeteries, many of which are at full capacity • Cremated remains are easier to transport and relocate in our mobile society Cremation…

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CREMATION: THE BURIAL OF CHOICE

It might seem that one day soon, every cemetery in the United States will be full. Cemeteries in densely populated urban areas across the country are near capacity and available land is quickly gobbled up by residential neighborhoods and commercial sites. As a result, the combination of limited burial space and higher cost of property…

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CEMETERIES ADD ASH SCATTERING AREAS AS CREMATION RATE RISES

The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) estimates that the cremation rate in the United States will be 58% in the year 2015.  The primary reason cited for the continuing increase is cost.  For example, a burial plot in one New England cemetery goes for around $10,000 to $12,000 while a base package offered through the Cremation Society of New Hampshire…

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