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Cremation at Sea Spurs West Coast Funeral Shift
In southern California the high cost of dying fuels a rise in cremation and burial at sea. A San Diego funeral director scattered ashes from a plane three miles offshore for 25 dollars, while cooperatives push simple, low cost funerals. State laws now require clear pricing and encourage economical options through nonprofit memorial societies with thousands of members nationwide.
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San Diego
Calif
Mike Reed
Pacific
California
United States
State Bureau of
Bership Rolls
Cooperative Memorial Societies
West Coast
San Diego Society
Santa Barbara Society
Los Angeles