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The rate of cremation has been skyrocketing and is currently over 50%. The problem is solving itself. https://www.statista.com/statistics/251702/cremation-rate

• munificent 5y ago
  I've noticed this too. My hunch is that it's a consequence of greater mobility. Getting buried in a cemetary has much less appeal when it's either in a town you haven't been to since you moved away decades ago, or in some city you moved to as an adult and where none of your family live or are likely to visit. When cemetaries have no real sense of meaningful permanence to people, there's no point in leaving your body in one.
  • Gustomaximus 5y ago
    This but also I would assume cost. Increased urbanisation means grave sites near where people live (so they can visit) are expensive.
  • brandonmenc 5y ago
    > My hunch is that it's a consequence of greater mobility. Most people nowadays just think it's creepy to be mummified. I think your point is also relevant, but less so.
    • munificent 5y ago
      I mean, it's creepy to be incinerated too.