The cremation rate in the U.S. in 2012 was 43.2%, up from 26.2% in 2000, 9.7% in 1980, and 3.6% in 1960. The average cost of a cremation through a funeral home is between $2,000 and $4,000, according to the folks at Caring.com, and the cost can be considerably lower if it's done through a crematory.Thanks, FTC!he cremation rate in the U.S. in 2012 was 43.2%, up from 26.2% in 2000, 9.7% in 1980, and 3.6% in 1960. The average cost of a cremation through a funeral home is between $2,000 and $4,000, according to the folks at Caring.com, and the cost can be considerably lower if it's done through a crematory.
OPEC's purpose is to: Co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
OPEC. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organization of 12 of developing nations. OPEC was created in 1960 in response to the imposition of import quotas for crude oil and refined products by the United States.OPEC controls roughly 3/4 of the worldâs oil reserves if extra-heavy crude is not considered. If extra-heavy crude is considered, the percentage may be higher.PEC was created in 1960 in response to the imposition of import quotas for crude oil and refined products by the United States. OPEC controls roughly 3/4 of the worldâs oil reserves if extra-heavy crude is not considered. If extra-heavy crude is considered, the percentage may be higher.