Cremation

Dealing with a death & making funeral or cremation arrangements Dealing with a bereavement that has recently occurred or is imminent is a highly distressing time.  For those who have not had to deal with making the necessary arrangements following a family death, this can be an additional stress, especially with the need to take … Read more

Cremation is fast becoming the preferred choice of many families in America today.  In fact, the cremation rate has been steadily growing for the last 15 years and has now reached over 60%. It is expected to reach nearly 75% in the next 5 years. Of course, in some states, the cremation rate is much … Read more

Below, we have outlined the best direct cremation prices in New Jersey by city. More families are choosing direct cremation as an affordable and straightforward funeral alternative. With cremation services starting at as little as $995, it is easy to see why this is becoming a preferred option for New Jersey residents. The cremation trend … Read more

The cremation rate in the U.S. has reached almost 60% as more families choose cremation as an alternative to a traditional burial service. Many funeral service providers are reporting much higher cremation rates. Some funeral homes now report 70-80% of their funeral cases involve cremation. It is even more interesting to realize that there is … Read more

Direct Cremation or Donating a Body to Science When it comes to dealing with a deceased person, various options are available, each with its own costs and considerations. Two of the least expensive methods are direct cremation and body donation programs. It’s important to note that not everyone may qualify for body donation. For this … Read more

As a ‘Fast Food Nation,’ we have an ongoing obesity epidemic to contend with, and here at US Funerals Online, we are being asked more frequently about what happens when someone overweight opts for cremation.  With over a third (44.3%) of the adult population in the U.S. classed as clinically obese and around 69% actually … Read more

This is a question that frequently brings families to our website.  Not only are more families now considering cremation, but they also want to weigh up the costs and, in many cases, find out what IS the best price for cremation. Read on to learn more about cremation services and costs in Southwest Florida. It … Read more

This guide to shipping cremated remains aims to highlight exactly what you need to know to transport cremated remains, either within the United States or to another country.  As the cremation rate increases and families are more dispersed, there is a growing demand for the easy transportation of cremated remains.  In some cases, the family … Read more

Cremation is on the increase in North America, and forecast to rise considerably over the next fifteen years.  It appears that Americans are shifting in their preference for tradition and burial.  The Cremation Association of North America CANA (2010) conducted research that has evidenced the following nine factors as considerations as to why cremation is … Read more

What can you expect to pay for a funeral or cremation? A funeral is an expenditure that most of us do not give any thought to until faced with the role of making arrangements for a lost loved one.  However, it is usually the third largest one-time purchase we will make, following a home and … Read more

A cremation society is an organization, made up of members, who through their membership ensure their future cremation wishes are met.  Society members usually pay a subscription fee to become a member and can either preplan and prepay their cremation, or merely pre-register.  In some states, state law allows a funeral business to use “society” … Read more