What should families expect when comparing burial and cremation services during funeral planning? HelloNation has published the answer in an article featuring insights from Funeral Service Expert J.

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 ...

The rate of cremation in Kentucky increased from 12.3% in 2011 to 40.3% last year for reasons that include price and changes in religious identity. Kenneth Earl Wilson, who had worked at a bank and in ...

Cremation is now the most common burial choice in the U.S., but it’s not always what most people actually want. It’s often the less expensive option (~$2K for cremation vs. $10K+ for burial), so cost ...

(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 ...

Cremation’s rise to 61.9% in 2024, driven by affordability and cultural shifts, has surpassed burials, reshaping the funeral economy with projections of 82% market share by 2045. Lower-cost cremation ...

In his half-century in the death business, Richard Moylan has never experienced years like these. As president of Brooklyn’s Green-Wood cemetery, he spends his days managing the historic site where ...

Funeral directors are noticing a cultural shift in how families choose to honor their loved ones — and for many, that now ...

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 ...