About 60% of Americans are now choosing cremation over a traditional burial, versus only around 20% in the mid-1990s.

When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 ...

With cremation on the rise, figuring out where and how to store, display or otherwise handle the ashes can be confusing, finds Bill Ervolino.

Q: What Can We Do With Cremation? A: Cremation is a choice that many families make for a variety of reasons, whether it's due to personal beliefs, cultural traditions, environmental concerns, or ...

The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the ...

The average cost of a burial is $7,848 compared to cremation at $6,971. But how do you know you are getting your loved one’s ashes after cremation?

Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.