Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
The rite of cremation is growing among Americans. Now, about half of all deaths involve cremation instead of burial. There are quite a few reasons for this: it’s less expensive, it saves land for other uses, and most importantly, it has become more socially acceptable.
However, the actual process of cremation remains out of sight to the public, and even to the family members of the deceased. Caren Chesler took a tour of a crematorium and talked with the professionals that carry out the process.The bodies arrive in caskets, occasionally made of wood but more commonly cardboard. They remain in these containers during the entire…
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