Cremation on the Rise

rr Cremation ON THE RISE Cremation continues to gain popularity, and many families and individuals choose cremation as an alternative to traditional burial. The reasons vary and may be based on personal, religious or societal beliefs. Flexible memorial options ensure a meaningful and personalized reflection of the life once lived. 2011 2016 U.S. Cremation Rate: U.S. Cremation Rate Projection: 42.2% 49.4% Average growth rate for cremation per year: 1.64% Pacific region had the East South Central highest % of cremations region has the lowest % in 2010 of cremations (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington) (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee) 59.8% 21.0% U.S. NUMBER OF CREMATIONS AND PERCENT CREMATION 1600 60% 1400 1200 50% 1000 800 40% 600 400 30% 200 20% Year U.S. BY PERCENTAGE OF DEATHS CREMATED 2010 Top 10 U.S. States 2010 Bottom 5 U.S. States 72.2% Nevada 23.2% West Virginia 70.9% Washington 21.2% Louisiana 69.4% Oregon 20.8% Kentucky 69.1% Hawaii 17.2% Alabama 65.7% Montana 13.8% Mississippi 63.9% Maine 63.3% Colorado 62.5% Arizona 61.6% New Hampshire 61.1% Alaska WHY ARE MORE PEOPLE CHOOSING CREMATION? Cremation provides an affordable Many families find that cremation alternative. allows them to easily transport their loved one's remains. %24 Many religions are becoming Environmental considerations are more tolerant of cremation and becoming increasingly important have begun to relax restrictions. to consumers. Cremation opens a wider range of memorialization options. Remains can be placed in a single location, scattered at a favorite location or divided so multiple family members may keep a loved one close. 2, 10 OR 50 YEARS? Think less about today and more about where your or your loved one's remains will be in 2, 10 or 50 years. Choosing a permanent place of remembrance offers friends and family a place to pay tribute to a past life. CREMATION GARDEN PRIVATE FAMILY MAUSOLE UM OR NICHE ESTATE AREAS COLUMBARIA GLASS-FRONT NICHES GROUND BURIAL OR BENCHES AND BRONZE CREMATION PEDESTALS MEMORIALS NONTRADITIONAL OPTIONS JEWELRY Cremated remains or locks of hair can be embedded into cherished keepsakes. A piece of memorial jewelry keeps the memory of a loved one close by. SPACE BURIAL Cremated remains can be part of a real space mission. The decision to return to earth, be sent into orbit or become a part of the cosmos is yours. REEFS Cremated remains mixed into formulas used to make artificial reefs can last up to 500 years. These structures help failing reefs and leave a lasting legacy. PAINTINGS Cremated remains mixed in paint are used to create a work of art matching a loved one's personality and style, serving as a daily reminder of his or her loving memory. DIAMONDS Synthetic diamonds can be made from cremated remains or locks of hair of the deceased and serve as a shining memorial to loved ones. simplicityplan Simplicity Plan.com SOURCES nfda.org/media-center/trends-in-funeral-service.html | nfda.org/planning-a-funeral/cremation/1166.html memorials.net/Memorial-Jewelry-information.php | jewelry.about.com/cs/syntheticdiamonds/a/lifegem_diamond.htm suite101.com/article/cremated-ashes-to-artificial-reefs-a56183 artinashes.com/Cremation-Art-information.php | memorialspaceflights.com/services.asp “FAMIC Study," Funeral & Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) | Annual CANA Statistics Report 2011 # of Cremations (spuvsnoyj u) 9661 1007 2003 2004 2005 9007 2007 2008 6007 2010 2011 2016 2021 % Cremations rr Cremation ON THE RISE Cremation continues to gain popularity, and many families and individuals choose cremation as an alternative to traditional burial. The reasons vary and may be based on personal, religious or societal beliefs. Flexible memorial options ensure a meaningful and personalized reflection of the life once lived. 2011 2016 U.S. Cremation Rate: U.S. Cremation Rate Projection: 42.2% 49.4% Average growth rate for cremation per year: 1.64% Pacific region had the East South Central highest % of cremations region has the lowest % in 2010 of cremations (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington) (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee) 59.8% 21.0% U.S. NUMBER OF CREMATIONS AND PERCENT CREMATION 1600 60% 1400 1200 50% 1000 800 40% 600 400 30% 200 20% Year U.S. BY PERCENTAGE OF DEATHS CREMATED 2010 Top 10 U.S. States 2010 Bottom 5 U.S. States 72.2% Nevada 23.2% West Virginia 70.9% Washington 21.2% Louisiana 69.4% Oregon 20.8% Kentucky 69.1% Hawaii 17.2% Alabama 65.7% Montana 13.8% Mississippi 63.9% Maine 63.3% Colorado 62.5% Arizona 61.6% New Hampshire 61.1% Alaska WHY ARE MORE PEOPLE CHOOSING CREMATION? Cremation provides an affordable Many families find that cremation alternative. allows them to easily transport their loved one's remains. %24 Many religions are becoming Environmental considerations are more tolerant of cremation and becoming increasingly important have begun to relax restrictions. to consumers. Cremation opens a wider range of memorialization options. Remains can be placed in a single location, scattered at a favorite location or divided so multiple family members may keep a loved one close. 2, 10 OR 50 YEARS? Think less about today and more about where your or your loved one's remains will be in 2, 10 or 50 years. Choosing a permanent place of remembrance offers friends and family a place to pay tribute to a past life. CREMATION GARDEN PRIVATE FAMILY MAUSOLE UM OR NICHE ESTATE AREAS COLUMBARIA GLASS-FRONT NICHES GROUND BURIAL OR BENCHES AND BRONZE CREMATION PEDESTALS MEMORIALS NONTRADITIONAL OPTIONS JEWELRY Cremated remains or locks of hair can be embedded into cherished keepsakes. A piece of memorial jewelry keeps the memory of a loved one close by. SPACE BURIAL Cremated remains can be part of a real space mission. The decision to return to earth, be sent into orbit or become a part of the cosmos is yours. REEFS Cremated remains mixed into formulas used to make artificial reefs can last up to 500 years. These structures help failing reefs and leave a lasting legacy. PAINTINGS Cremated remains mixed in paint are used to create a work of art matching a loved one's personality and style, serving as a daily reminder of his or her loving memory. DIAMONDS Synthetic diamonds can be made from cremated remains or locks of hair of the deceased and serve as a shining memorial to loved ones. simplicityplan Simplicity Plan.com SOURCES nfda.org/media-center/trends-in-funeral-service.html | nfda.org/planning-a-funeral/cremation/1166.html memorials.net/Memorial-Jewelry-information.php | jewelry.about.com/cs/syntheticdiamonds/a/lifegem_diamond.htm suite101.com/article/cremated-ashes-to-artificial-reefs-a56183 artinashes.com/Cremation-Art-information.php | memorialspaceflights.com/services.asp “FAMIC Study," Funeral & Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) | Annual CANA Statistics Report 2011 # of Cremations (spuvsnoyj u) 9661 1007 2003 2004 2005 9007 2007 2008 6007 2010 2011 2016 2021 % Cremations