Cremation Rates Expected to Rise Even More
September 21, 2023
The latest research from the National Funeral Directors Association predicts the U.S. cremation rate will rise from 60.5% this year to 81.4% by 2045.
NFDA’s 2023 Cremation and Burial Report notes the following states will reach cremation rates of 80% or higher by 2035:
- Washington
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Colorado
The report notes that the following factors motivated survey respondents to prefer cremation:
- Cost considerations – 54.4%
- Easier, simpler, more convenient option – 42.5%
- Personal preference or family traditions – 24.1%
Click here to learn more about the report’s findings.
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