“They’re lovely to look at.”The whole process costs $3,850 with Pisces. Direct cremation without any funeral or burial services costs almost $2,000 in San Francisco, while burial costs an average of $7,000 to $10,000. Even though it’s a bit more expensive than cremation, Taktak said people are seeking more eco-friendly options, and aquamation uses 90 percent less energy than cremation. Despite some people’s preconceived notions about aquamation, Taktak feels like he’s on the right path. The established funeral process is “quite antiquated,” and can be “predatory and manipulative,” he said.

Source: The Guardian May 17, 2023 23:54 UTC