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from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Cremation Nation: Why Traditional Burials Are Dying Out

Cremation rates soared from 3.56% in 1960 to 61.9% in 2024, with projections estimating 82.1% by 2045, while traditional burials have plummeted to 33.2%.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This artificial reef is made of pet ashes. Human ashes are next

In the future, we'll have memorial sites-marine sites-opening around the world.
London startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC man discovers human remains while gardening: cops

A startling find in Queens revealed an urn filled with human ashes and false teeth buried in a backyard, triggering an ongoing police investigation.
NYC parents
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

New York family claims they cremated 'missing' sister - only to find out they'd grieved the wrong person

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

New York family claims they cremated 'missing' sister - only to find out they'd grieved the wrong person

fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I pre-paid for my funeral and cremation so my ashes would always be beside my beloved wife'

John Palmer pre-paid for his own cremation, ensuring that his ashes will rest beside those of his late wife, Sandra, forever united even after death.
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fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Redefining Contemporary Rituals: Architectural Approaches in 17 Crematorium Projects

The evolving practices regarding death rituals have led to innovative architectural designs that consider both emotional experiences and environmental impact in crematoria.
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