But the way we pay for it, even years after hard-hitting journalism on the subject, has not changed. This series is a look at the options available to people and how they work out. First of five parts. She shows off the full-length violet gown she has selected, along with a cape and matching slippers. Cremation on the rise As families become more mobile, many people are choosing an alternative to the traditional burial.
Some cremations can be just as expensive.
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