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Cremation Takes Over Local Funerals | Joplin News
Cremation is surging in the four-state area, leaping from 8% in 1989 to 60-65% today—driven by cost savings, with direct cremation at $3K-$4K versus $13K-$20K for traditional burials. Cemeteries see plummeting Memorial Day traffic, and funeral directors report 50-60% of families now opting for cremation, reshaping how we honor the dead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest…
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