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Subject 'Celebrations of life’ overtaking religious funerals in Pittsburgh
Date March 19, 2024 10:59 AM
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Pew Research data shows that 50% of adults in the Pittsburgh metro area describe religion as "very important" to them while 20% consider themselves not religious.

People's shifting beliefs are presenting themselves in the death industry, with "celebrations of life" becoming gaining popularity over traditionally religious funerals and burials. ([link removed])

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** The process of dealing with death is experiencing rebirth in a less-religious Pittsburgh ([link removed])
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From green burial to glass orbs containing ashes, the norms of funerals and burials are broadening as religious affiliation declines.
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