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We all know that cremation is on the increase in the United States.  Cremation only accounted for 4% of dispositions in the 1960s. Today industry observers forecast the rate to now reach over 60% by 2025.  Not only is the cremation rate on the increase, but also cultural attitudes have shifted.  The lavish, full-service ‘traditional’ … Read more

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