A majority of Nova Scotians who die are now being cremated rather than buried in caskets, but a CBC Nova Scotia investigation has found the costs that come along with that decision can vary widely.

Marianna Oglesby thought about how she would handle her husband's funeral as his health deteriorated rapidly and he began to slip away. She decided on a simple cremation instead of a big funeral. And ...

Cremation is now the most popular option for final disposition. Cremation was used in 54 percent of deaths in 2019, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. They project that to rise ...