Why cremation and scattering at sea has become so popular

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Why has cremation and scattering at sea become so popular?

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Many consumers are now choosing cremation as a choice when making funeral arrangements. There is a significant rise in the U.S. population making this choice. Why? A recent study provided by CANA gives these reasons:

Eight Key Trends Affecting Cremation:

	People are dying older. (Male: 73.3 years, female: 79.6 years; based on 1990 census.)
	Migration to retirement locations is increasing.
	Cremation is becoming more acceptable as a normal form of disposition.
	Environmental considerations are becoming more important.
	Level of education is rising.
	Ties to tradition are becoming weaker.
	Regional differences are diminishing.
	Origin of immigrants is changing.

Primary Reasons for Choosing Cremation:

(source: 1995 Wirthlin Report)

	Less expensive (25%)
	Uses less land/environmental considerations (17%)
	Simpler (13%)
	Body not in earth (11%)
	Less emotional (3%)
	Ashes can be strewn (3%)
	Religion (1%)
	Don’t know (7%)

(source: 1984 Project Understanding)

	Preference of the deceased
	Simpler
	Lower cost
	Environmental considerations

Also see "Benefits of cremation and scattering at sea."

Courtesy of Cremation Association of North America - www.cremationassociation.org.

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