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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 58 MIN

92. Cremation turns 150! with Barbara Kemmis

from The Funeralcast · host Ben Schmidt

This year marks 150 years since Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne cremated Baron De Palm in Washington, PA. It has come a long way since then to become the number one form of disposition. Barbara Kemmis, the executive director of The Cremation Association of North America joins Ben to talk about the four eras of cremation history and where it may be going. Be sure to rate and review the show. Watch for new episodes of the Funeralcast Fastcast! Email Ben [email protected] Email Barbara [email protected] @thefuneralcast Follow @frigidfluid

This year marks 150 years since Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne cremated Baron De Palm in Washington, PA. It has come a long way since then to become the number one form of disposition. Barbara Kemmis, the executive director of The Cremation Association of North America joins Ben to talk about the four eras of cremation history and where it may be going. Be sure to rate and review the show. Watch for new episodes of the Funeralcast Fastcast! Email Ben [email protected] Email Barbara [email protected] @thefuneralcast Follow @frigidfluid

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This year marks 150 years since Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne cremated Baron De Palm in Washington, PA. It has come a long way since then to become the number one form of disposition. Barbara Kemmis, the executive director of The Cremation Association...

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