Why some cemeteries are shifting to tree burials, other non-traditional burials

(InvestigateTV) — The U.S. Census Bureau says as baby boomers age, the U.S. death rate will keep rising every year, reaching a peak in 2055.

According to researchers at Iowa State University, 76 million baby boomers are expected to reach the age of life expectancy between now and 2042.

If all of them were buried traditionally, researchers found it would require roughly 130 square miles of grave spots. This is an area roughly the size of Las Vegas.

That’s why some cemeteries are shifting to nontraditional burial methods.

Some methods include cremation, green burials and tree burials.

For one family in Roanoke, Virginia, a love of nature, the outdoors and vibrant fall colors provided the seeds for a living tribute.

Reporter Kristin Crowley introduces us to Joe Coleman’s Red Maple Tree.

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