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How Aging Populations Reshape the Funeral Industry
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how shifting demographics are quietly transforming the funeral industry. With aging populations in Japan, South Korea, and parts of Europe, funeral homes are adapting to new demands—from eco-friendly burials to digital memorials. The conversation centers on a specific case: a family-owned funeral home in Osaka that has diversified into pet funerals and green burials to survive. Lucas shares surprising data on cremation rates and the rise of 'zero-grave' families, while Luna questions whether these trends are…
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