Americans choosing cremation at historic rates, NFDA report finds

Americans choosing cremation at historic rates, NFDA report finds 
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Brookfield, WI; Press Release; 9/18/25 
Americans are choosing cremation more than ever before, setting a new milestone in funeral service trends for 2025. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2025 Cremation & Burial Report, the U.S. cremation rate will reach 63.4% this year, more than double the projected burial rate of 31.6%. These shifting preferences reflect lasting changes in family priorities, funeral profession practices and cultural attitudes. Key 2025 Report Highlights: 

• U.S. cremation rate: 63.4% (2025); projected to rise to 82.3% by 2045.
• Cremation will outpace burials by more than six to one by 2045, a ratio never before seen in the U.S. deathcare industry.
• U.S. burial rate: 31.6% (2025); expected to decline to 13.0% by 2045.