Cultural Changes - Cremation Becoming the Norm As cultural values in America continue to progress, cremation continues to grow in popularity. This is a trend that we have been seeing on the upward slope for some time now and, according to a June 13th TIME Magazine article, by the year 2017 one out of every two Americans will choose cremation over earth burials. We have seen this shift as a result of changes in religious attitudes, as well as the economy. Religions that previously frowned upon cremation are now understanding its value to families and adjusting their principles to accommodate this choice. Cremation does not mean that you forego visitation or funeral services. A visitation and/or funeral with the body present can be held prior to cremation, or a memorial service with the cremated remains present can be held after the body has been cremated. We see more and more of these types of services each day. TIME also discusses what people do with the "cremains" and the options available for finding a final resting place for your loved one. You can read the full TIME Magazine article here: ideas.time.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:13:56 +0000
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