Jul 22
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From Ashes to Equity: Entrepreneurs Reshape the Death Care Industry
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As Baby Boomers age and consumer demand shifts, a new wave of startups is transforming how we handle death. From human composting to scattering ashes under a forest tree, venture capital and private equity firms are backing eco-conscious, tech-forward alternatives to traditional funerals. With cremation rates expected to hit 82% by 2045, companies like Better Place Forests, Earth, Return Home, Parting Stone, and After.com are reinventing end-of-life rituals to meet changing cultural, financial, and environmental priorities. Discover how innovation is turning the final chapter into a business frontier.
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