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Cremation Rises Replacing Old Burial Rituals
A growing number of Americans choose cremation over traditional burial. Mrs. Mildred Harmon explains the appeal as purer and final, while nationwide cremations reached 85,693 last year, 4.4 percent of deaths, with costs generally lower than full funerals. Regional variation, religious attitudes, and social trends shape the shift toward cremation as more than half of English deaths are cremated and many U.S. undertakers report rising demand and diverse ceremonies.
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