A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences ...

The company Earth Funeral asked Ohio legislators to allow pursue a law that would allow human composting in Ohio.

With climate change gaining prominence, there’s a concerted effort around ensuring eco-friendly, well, everything – including end-of-life processes. While traditional fire cremation burns fossil fuels ...

Cremation is now the most popular option for final disposition. Cremation was used in 54 percent of deaths in 2019, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. They project that to rise ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not typically cover the costs associated with cremation or funeral arrangements. In 2023, the average cost for cremation services was around $6,280, but this ...

From 18th century religious battles over the revival of cremation to colouring tattoo ink with ashes … Thomas Laqueur on how attitudes to human remains have changed Cremation of the dead was the norm ...

Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga has officially broken ground for an all-glass cremation niche complex. Crews began ...

The Vatican has issued new guidelines recommending that the cremated remains of Catholics be buried in cemeteries, rather than scattered or kept at home. "Following the most ancient Christian ...

Nearly two-thirds of Americans now opt for cremation – a figure that has been steadily increasing over five decades. On the surface, that proportion tells a simple story: The nation has embraced ...