Cremation Is Gaining Popularity As Funeral Costs Rise Death is expensive. When a loved one passes, you face an emotional and financial toll. The minimum cost to transport, store and legally process a body after death in most states is $1,000. That price doesn’t include burial and funeral expenses. More families are choosing cremation due to its affordability when it’s time to navigate death’s financial toll. Over the last 15 years, the U.S. cremation rate nearly doubled to 57%, according to industry data. Here’s a look into why cremation is outpacing burials, and what the trend will mean for consumers.... View Article