Comments on some of the reasons cremation is becoming a popular alternative to burials in Texas. Cost; Disease-ravaged bodies; How a body is cremated.
The article focuses on the growing inclination of people in the U.S. towards cremation and its effect on environment.
Focuses on cremation as a way to dispose of bodies in the United Kingdom. Information on the establishment of the Cremation Society in 1874; Perception that cremation is the commonest form of burial disposal; Examination of the legislative framework for cremation.
The article reports on the decision to cremate deceased paupers by the commissioners of Burnet County, Texas.
An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the problem concerning cremation in the U.S.
Comments on the rising popularity of cremation in Canada and the Christian churches' opposition to it. Statistics of cremation in Canada and the United States; Average cost; Description of cremation process; Examples of countries where cremation is accepted.
Reports that 21 percent of United States residents chose cremation as their method of burial in 1995. Expectations for the percentage in 2010; Why cremation is becoming more popular; States which perform the most cremations; Economic benefits of cremation.
Describes the process of cremation in Great Britain. Atmosphere in a crematorium; Temperature of cremators; Attitude of people towards the pulverization of cremated bodies; Historical origin of the practice; Cost as compared to burial.