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As Cremations Increase, So Do Options

Lower cost, greater personalization appeal to families

By Jess Kilby, Newser User

Posted Sep 7, 2008 2:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – The cremation industry is booming, a reflection of tighter economic times and a push from consumers for more creative funeral options, reports the Washington Post. Cremations, cheaper than traditional burial, rose 7% nationwide in the past 5 years and made up 35% of the funeral... Read full story »

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