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U.S. Cremation Rate*

  • 2011: 42.0%
  • 2010: 40.62%
  • 2009: 38.15%
  • 2008: 36.22%
  • 2007: 34.60%
  • 2006: 33.87%
  • 2005: 32.13%
  • 2000: 26.17%
  • 1995: 21.11%
  • 1990: 17.13%
  • 1985: 13.86%
  • 1980: 9.72%
  • 1975: 6.55%
  • 1970: 4.59%
  • 1965: 3.87%
  • 1960: 3.56%

Canada

In Canada, where cremations topped 50% in 2003 the rate increased from 58.2% in 2010 to 59.2% in 2011. The leading province for cremation is British Columbia. (80.6%)

 

*The Cremation Association of North America

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