New Data Released on Rising Cremation Rates
Online Cremation Arrangements Crucial for Families
NFDA has released its annual Cremation & Burial Report, noting that the U.S. cremation rate is expected to rise to 61.9% this year.
Here are a few other key points worth sharing:
- This is a 1.3% increase from last year.
- Burial rates are expected to fall to 33.2%.
- By 2045, cremation rates could reach 82.1%.
- Contributing factors include cost considerations, environmental concerns, fewer religious prohibitions, simpler funeral ceremonies, and the growing number of individuals without religious affiliation.
Another key insight in the report is how the pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology in funeral services. According to NFDA, 40% of its members now provide online cremation arrangements. Are you one of them?
Understanding these trends helps your firm anticipate the needs of families. As families continue to seek digital-first options, your firm needs to be ready to meet them online.
Our Online Planner tool allows your firm to give families the ability to make at-need or pre-need arrangements for cremation from the comfort of their own homes. It features premade templates that adjust to fit your firm, your market, and your families.
