‘From Grave to Blaze: Loreto students uncover the Cremation Craze’ in Ireland

Loretto College Students are delving into the inclining rate of cremation in the country through a project they created for the BT Young Scientist Competition.

Sadhbh Daly and Aoibhinn Sexton are exhibiting ‘From Grave to Blaze: Uncovering the Cremation Craze’.

“Our project is about the inclining rate of cremation in Ireland. Our results showed that when someone is making their end of life choice, it is all to do with religion, however when someone is changing their preference from burial to cremation it is all to do with personal beliefs.”

Aoibhinn explained the factors which affect the decision include costs, availability of land, family preference, personal preference and concerns for the environment.