Cremation Trends
Data and analysis on the shift toward cremation and alternative disposition.
WHAT 'COMMUNAL CREMATION' REALLY MEANS FOR YOUR PET (AND WHY THE INDUSTRY WON'T TELL YOU)
Communal cremation is the cheapest option offered by most pet cremation providers, but the term obscures what actually happens to your pet's body. An Obitley investigation into the unregulated world of animal aftercare.
$25 BILLION AND SHRINKING PER CASE: The Cremation Shift Is Reshaping Who Makes Money in Deathcare
The U.S. funeral and cremation services market was valued at $25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $35 billion by 2034. But the cremation rate rising to 82.3% by 2045 means every incremental case generates $2,020 less revenue than the burial it replaces.
24 States Have Legalized Water Cremation. The Press Covering 'Death Boom' Called It Illegal.
A new documentary from Eli Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio's production company is bringing water cremation to a mainstream audience. The coverage that followed got the basic facts wrong. We checked the record.
Cremation Rate Hits 62%. Traditional Funeral Homes Have 5 Years to Adapt or Close.
CANA's latest data shows cremation accelerating beyond projections. We map what this means for small-town funeral home revenue models and survival strategies.
Aquamation Legalized in 12 More States This Year
Alkaline hydrolysis is gaining legal ground fast. We map the state-by-state landscape and what's driving the expansion.
Cremation vs. Burial: The Real Cost Comparison in 2026
The national cremation rate has crossed 62%. But the decision between cremation and burial isn't just about preference — it's about thousands of dollars in costs most families never see coming. We broke down the real numbers.