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How Aging Populations Are Reshaping the Funeral Industry
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a surprising side effect of aging populations: the funeral industry is being transformed by shifting demographics. With Japan's over-65 population at a record high, funeral homes are adapting to smaller families, rising cremation rates, and a new demand for personalized memorials. They break down how a five-fold increase in funeral costs is driving pre-need planning, why cremation is now the norm, and how tech startups are entering a traditionally stodgy market. Lucas and Luna also discuss the economic ripple…
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