80% of Americans may opt for cremation by 2045

Rising costs, shifting beliefs, and environmental concerns are accelerating the decline of casket burials. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The casket industry may soon require life support in the United States. According to analysis from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), cremation is by far the more popular option compared to the traditional burial method. The NFDA estimates around 63 percent of all funerary requests were for cremation in 2025, compared to about 31 percent for casket burials.