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Cremation gains momentum as cheaper death option
In a nationwide shift, 85,683 cremations occurred last year, 4.5 percent of deaths, up from 60,937 in 1960. Mrs Mildred Harmon chose cremation after her husband’s boating death, citing purity and finality. Regional data show California and other West Coast states leading, while cremation remains more common among white upper middle class. A primary driver is cost, with many opting for no funeral or a simple service.
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