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Greenlawn Ivie Cemetery
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Crematory is exclsuive for customers of the following funeral homes:

Town-Rose Funeral Homes    ~    Ivie Funeral Homes   ~    Townson Smith Funeral Home

An excerpt from http://www.cremation.com

Cremation Growth Trends

Cremation is being chosen for one (1) out of every four (4) deaths occurring today. The most accurate and current figures on cremation rates are collected by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) which covers the United States and Canada. These figures project that by the year 2010 the U.S. level of cremation will be two (2) out of every five (5) deaths, with urban areas higher than rural.

CANA reports the following major factors as influences leading to the increasing growth in cremation.

  • Life Expectancy is Increasing
  • Migration to Retirement Locations is Increasing
  • Regional Differences are Diminishing
  • Origins of Immigrants are Changing
  • Educational Levels are Rising
  • Cremation is Becoming More Acceptable as a Normal Form of Disposition
  • Family Ties to Tradition are Lessening
  • Environmental Considerations are Becoming More Important


For more information about Cremation, please visit: http://www.cremation.com or cal one of the funeral homes listed above and one of the licensed funeral directors will assist you.
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