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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Funeral Industry
Episode 110 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo looks at an industry most people try not to think about: funeral services. Lucas and Luna discuss how rising costs and stagnant wages are changing how Americans handle end-of-life arrangements. With the CPI for funeral expenses up 8.7% year-over-year in May 2026 — outpacing overall inflation — more families are choosing direct cremation over traditional burial. The hosts unpack data from the National Funeral Directors Association, which shows the cremation rate in the US hit 62% last year, up from 50% a decade ago. They also explore the…
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