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Cremation Popularity and Five Interesting Facts

Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah • September 19, 2021

Cremation continues to maintain its upward trend in popularity. According to the Cremation Association of North America, (CANA), in 2019, the cremation rate in the United States was 54.6%. In 2020, 56.1%. Future projections indicate that by 2025, the cremation rate in the United States will reach 65.2%, and by 2030, 72.8%. Many factors have contributed to the rise in cremation’s popularity as the disposition of choice. People choose cremation for themselves and their loved ones for a variety of reasons, including affordability, increasing religious acceptance, regulations in foreign countries, and eco-consciousness.

For those interested in learning more about cremation, here are five facts that may be unknown to you.

1 – Ashes are not actually ashes – the correct term is “cremated remains.”

2- Cremated remains are composed of the calcium and minerals in your bones.

3 – A cremation machine is called a retort.

4 – To cremate an average-sized human body, a retort burns between 1,600 and 1,800 Fahrenheit for approximately three hours.

5 – It is possible to have a viewing and a service prior to cremation.

At the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, we guide you through the cremation process with clarity and compassion. We are the cremation experts and guarantee that all arrangements will be handled by professionals with respect and dignity. Contact us today to obtain your copy of a free cremation planning guide by calling (435) 986-9100, or make an appointment for a private tour. We are located just off Riverside Dr., at 1316 S. 400 E., Suite A5, in St. George, UT, www.cremationcentersu.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CremationCenterSU.

Submitted by Russ Atkin, Owner/Licensed Funeral Director

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