cremation
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The funeral took place at St Mary's Church in the Creggan area of Derry on Monday morning followed by cremation in Letterkenny, County Donegal, that afternoon.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
It is unclear if Anderson had been granted permission to cross the border to attend the cremation.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Be sure to outline specifics pertaining to burial or cremation and any desired music, readings or religious elements. Consider prepaying or prearranging funeral or memorial services.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery plans to work with a Berlin-based startup to offer an eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The rabbi from Brandeis, A1 Axelrad—a longtime friend whom they chose to conduct the funeral service—had come to visit Morrie, and Morrie told him of his cremation plans.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
As part of the outpouring of solidarity from Venezuelans, many private funeral homes have offered free hearses to transport the dead, and free cremations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Water cremations already happen in countries including the Republic of Ireland and the United States.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
“With a re-earthing, fewer coffins can be sold and fewer cremations can be made.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
This is a less expensive option, and direct cremations - an unattended funeral - are cheaper, costing on average £1,597.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025
‘And what is the percentage of cremations in your business?’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
