As you may or may not know, cremation is on the rise. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the percentage of people choosing cremation has gone from 5% in 1970 to 60% in 2023. The demand just keeps increasing. A part of what comes with this is people needing to decide on final resting spots for those cremains.
Of course, there are traditional answers to every question. For instance, the team here at Toledo Memorial Park can easily help with setting up final resting for your loved one who has chosen cremation. Reach out for cremation information any time. But, like any topic, there are unusual alternatives out there.
This story from KVPR dives into the idea of the final frontier—space—as a final resting place. While this might seem a little wild, with the commercialization of space, the idea is now possible. For some people, this is no different than scattering ashes in special places around the globe for their loved ones.
Whether you’re looking for something more traditional for your loved one or you think they might appreciate a little adventure in the afterlife, there’s an option for everyone.
Learn more about scattering ashes from our previous blog on the topic.