Over the past decade, cremation has become more common in the United States and the national cremation rate is already over 60%. But traditional burial — and the long-term care that comes with it — is not going away.
What the market looks like today
Third-party grave-care services are fragmented, mostly local, often unlicensed, and rarely insured to commercial standards. Pricing varies dramatically by region.
Where Tending fits
Nationwide coverage, transparent pricing, $2M liability insurance, photo-proof reports, and a single app for every part of the relationship.
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