Consumer Preference for Cremation Expected to Surpass Burial in 2015
Originally published by NFDA on NFDA.org The rate of cremation is projected to surpass that of burial in 2015 according to a new report on the state of...
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Cremated Remains Traveling to Space is Really Happening
Originally published by NJ.com Rob Stemmerman's ashes, along with those of other passengers, will be placed in cylinders similar to those shown for the trip into space. (Photo provided...
Man Suing TSA for Dumping Mom’s Ashes
A man is suing the TSA after he says he opened his suitcase to find his mother's ashes dumped out. You can watch the report from CNN here: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/10/05/dnt-tsa-dumps-ashes.wjw.html...
Throwback Thursday Cremation Edition: Cremationist Quotes
“There is one thought I hope that I can impress most deeply on all crematory men – cremation is not the end – cremation alone is not complete, but is...
Throwback Thursday Cremation Edition: The Lowering Device
The early crematories in the country generally had a catafalque or bier upon which the casket was placed when it arrived at the crematory. Because committal services usually...
Throwback Thursday: The Oldest Operating Crematories in the US
The Fresh Pond Crematory, in Middle Village on Long Island in New York, built the second public crematory in 1885, and is the oldest operating crematory in the US....
Throwback Thursday: Cremation Edition – CANA sets the Capacity Standard
In 1985, the Cremation Association of North America conducted an urn-capacity study, the results of which suggested that the average volume of cremated remains for an adult was 200...