Half of Americans choose cremation rather than burial

Half in the US choose cremation rather than burial. In 2016, 50.2% of Americans chose cremation, while 43.5% opted for burial, according to a new report. This new trend comes with the change in views on death.

Newsweek US

• August 10, 2017 16:47 IST

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Half in the US choose cremation rather than burial. In 2016, 50.2% of Americans chose cremation, while 43.5% opted for burial, according to a new report. This new trend comes with the change in views on death.