Cremation
The U.S. cremation rate is expected to increase from 59.3% in 2022 to 78.7% in 2040. The rising number of cremations can be attributed to changing consumer preferences, weakening religious prohibitions, cost considerations, and environmental concerns.
- During cremation, the body is incinerated at high temperatures until only ashes (cremains) remain.
- Cremation is popular due to its simplicity, space-saving benefits, and flexibility in memorialization.
- However, it does consume significant energy and releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Included below is the current 2023 NFDA Cremation & Burial Report with statistics and a multitude of additional resources on the topic of cremation offered by NFDA and other organizations.
Statistics/Reports
2024 NFDA Cremation & Burial Report
This report is available at no cost to NFDA members and $175 for non-member.
NFDA Educational Offerings
A Brush with Death Podcast
Conferences
Other Resources