Comments on: The Real Reason the Cremation Rate is Rising

By: Krystal Penrose

Krystal Penrose — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:06:26 +0000

In reply to Afton Jackson. Glad this helped Afton!

By: Afton Jackson

Afton Jackson — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:11:26 +0000

My friends have all been talking about this new preferred memorial service they’ve been doing and I want to know what’s it all about. It helped a lot when you stated that cremation not only offers more competitive pricing but also allows for less restrictive ceremonies that modern people may not like because I know someone who tries his best not to convenience anyone so having a quicker and simpler service like cremation would be his ideal choice. If ever we need to start planning for memorial services for a lost one, I’ll be sure to take your article into account and consider cremation services.

By: The Real Reason the Cremation Rate is Rising - Funeral Consumers Alliance

The Real Reason the Cremation Rate is Rising - Funeral Consumers Alliance — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:09:36 +0000

[…] Read the full article at the FuneralOne Blog […]

By: Funeral Blog. The official blog for the funeral & cemetery professions. » Blog Archive This FAMIC Campaign Could Change The Future of Funeral Service » Funeral Blog. The official blog for the funeral & cemetery professions.

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:46:55 +0000

[…] In recent years, any time I read an article in a funeral service trade magazine about the challenges funeral directors are facing, the big topic seems to be the rising rate of cremation. […]

By: 9 Valuable Lessons Funeral Service Learned in 2012 | Funeral Blog. The official blog for the funeral & cemetery professions.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:48:29 +0000

[…] At NFDA this year, Bill McQueen from Graystone Associates shared some interesting insights on why cremation has risen, and what to do about […]

By: The Funeral Profession’s Declaration of Independence | Funeral Blog. The official blog for the funeral & cemetery professions.

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:18:48 +0000

[…] secure these rights, families have pursued options in the form of cremation, alternative services and lower […]

By: Acrowther

Acrowther — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:06:00 +0000

Thank you for this insightful article. I think that today’s funeral consumer has more choices than ever, thanks to the internet.

By: The Real Reason the Cremation Rate is Rising : ConnectingDirectors.com | Premier Progressive Funeral Industry Publication | Stay Current. Stay Informed. Stay Elite.

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:39 +0000

[…] Article Provided By: FuneralOne […]

By: Lszabo

Lszabo — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:14:00 +0000

Thank you very much for your thoughtful remarks! Your examples of green burial, hospice and childbirth are indeed situation where the “consumer”, represented by the Boomers have changed or found or developed new solutions in spite of the tradtional offerings. It is clear that change will be necessary for funeral service to effectively meet the needs of the new consumer.

I am sure funeral directors/owners are tired of hearing the pundits and so called experts (myself included) telling them they must change. I have been talking about Boomers and their impact for since the early 90s. So why haven’t we as an industry been more responsive? And What should we change? And perhaps more importantly what should we change to? Check back here periodically because I intend to share my views on these very important “rubber meets the road” topics!

Thanks again and keep talking about the opportunities that are out there for us to get better!