Rising costs, shifting beliefs, and environmental concerns are accelerating the decline of casket burials.

For many of us who grew up in a time when traditional burials were the norm, the idea of cremation can feel unfamiliar — even unsettling. Yet more and more families today are choosing cremation, not ...

Burial and cremation come with some pretty major environmental problems. Both involve huge amounts of energy, resources and ...

Archaeologists have made an important discovery in understanding the prehistoric roots of one of the world's most common funeral practices - cremation. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reports on how the ...

Human composting was developed in Washington state in 2019. In two months, bodies are turned into rich soil. "Water cremation" was also part of the House bill. The bill still must pass through the ...

As Australians consider end-of-life arrangements for themselves or loved ones, alternatives to traditional burial and cremation are attracting attention.