November 08, 2024
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Maine’s cremation rate

Maine’s cremation rate has been rising steadily for several years, with a rate that is the 10th highest in the country and well above the 2004 national average of 29.6 percent.

1999 42.0%

2003 50.0%

2010* 64.9%

SOURCE: Cremation Association of North America

*projected


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