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Cremation is becoming increasingly popular in Texas, giving families more flexibility to honor their loved ones in a personal and meaningful way. This trend reflects national preferences as reported in the NFDA 2025 Consumer Preferences Study.

 How People Prefer to Celebrate a Life

Even with cremation, many families value time to gather and remember:
  • 31.4% prefer a traditional funeral with viewing before burial
  • 24% prefer a memorial service after cremation with no viewing
  • 23.4% prefer a funeral with viewing before cremation
These choices show that Americans want meaningful ways to honor life, whether through a full service or an intimate gathering.

Top Reasons People Choose Cremation

  1. More cost-effective – 50.4%
  2. Simpler and more convenient – 39.2%
  3. Personal preference or family tradition – 26.6%
  4. Ability to scatter remains – 23.1%
  5. Avoiding burial – 21.1%
Cremation offers families flexibility, simplicity, and control over how they celebrate a loved one.

Where People Prefer Their Cremated Remains

  • Scattered in a meaningful location – 35.5%
  • Buried at a cemetery – 19.9%
  • Undecided – 12.2%
  • Kept in an urn at home – 10.9%
  • No preference – 7.9%


Whether scattered in nature, kept close at home, or buried in a cemetery, cremation allows families to honor their loved one in the way that feels right.

Interest in Witnessing Cremation

Some Americans want to be part of the process:

  • 37.9% are somewhat to very interested in witnessing the start of cremation for a loved one.



Being present can provide closure, connection, and peace of mind.

At Highland Lakes Cremation Center, we guide families across Texas and the United States through the cremation process with compassion, care, and respect — helping you create a farewell that truly reflects the life celebrated.

What is Cremation?

Part of making funeral arrangements on behalf of a loved one involves choosing between burial or cremation. Certainly this is a big decision, based on any number of factors: religious or spiritual beliefs, finances, or ecological awareness are just some of the reasons we've heard for choosing cremation. Before you can make the choice, you need to know exactly what it is you're considering. You can learn the basics below, however, if the content here raises additional questions for you, please give us a call. One of our cremation specialists will address any of your inquiries or concerns.

 Are You Ready to Talk About Cremation?

We want you to know that no matter your reasons for choosing cremation, we're here to help you explore your options. When you're ready, call us to set an appointment or simply drop by our office. You can also send us an email via our online contact us form.