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Most Americans in 2020 chose cremation – why burials are becoming less common

By Filings on Fri, 08/12/22
Society & Culture
Death
Cremation
American Culture
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“As late as 1970, only about 5% of Americans chose to be cremated. In 2020, more than 56% Americans opted for it.” - RNS

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Darrell McCarthy

NewMy plan is burial. Yes it's

Sat, 08/13/22

My plan is burial. Yes it’s expensive.

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