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Those who are considering cremation as their final disposition are not alone. Cremations have been steadily increasing in the United States for decades. A recent report by the National Funeral ...

For many of us who grew up in a time when traditional burials were the norm, the idea of cremation can feel unfamiliar — even ...

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All Treasure Coast counties offer programs to provide cremation services for individuals of little to no means.

The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Funeral Directors Association, the most recent data available. Cremation ...

A funeral typically costs between $6,280 and $8,300. Being buried is more expensive than being cremated because there's an extra cost for a cemetery plot and a headstone, which is usually around ...