The number of Italians choosing to be cremated at the end of their lives has surged over the last 30 years as cultural changes, cost and a more secular society weaken the support for a traditional burial. Italians had long favoured burial for the deceased, either under ground or in a tomb, reflecting the influence of the CatholicChurch.... Once viewed as a challenge to religious and family customs, cremation has now become a more accepted choice.In 2023, 252, 075 people were cremated in Italy,