Story perspectives

70 Million Boomer Deaths Spike $20B Funeral Industry, Pollution

6/11/2026

Summary

Eli Roth Warns

“Death Boom,” narrated by Eli Roth, warns the U.S. death-care industry of an imminent surge of roughly 70 million baby-boomer deaths.
The industry generates $16 billion-$23 billion annually, with cremation handling 60.5% of dispositions, using 30 gallons of fuel per body, and emitting greenhouse gases worsening ozone pollution.
Service Corporation International dominates U.S. funeral homes and cemeteries while insiders say lack of space, political influence, and Catholic Church opposition block greener options.

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Death Boom Debuts

Death Boom debuted at the 2026 Tribeca Festival in the Escape from Tribeca program.
The documentary received an 8.0 rating despite recording zero user votes.
Critics called the film a fascinating probe into the end of life and a great accomplishment.
Viewers are urged to consider natural disposition, question the death-industrial complex, and note the hopeful tone that contrasts typical morbid portrayals.

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Eli Roth Warns

“Death Boom,” narrated by Eli Roth, warns the U.S. death-care industry of an imminent surge of roughly 70 million baby-boomer deaths.
The industry generates $16 billion-$23 billion annually, with cremation handling 60.5% of dispositions, using 30 gallons of fuel per body, and emitting greenhouse gases worsening ozone pollution.
Service Corporation International dominates U.S. funeral homes and cemeteries while insiders say lack of space, political influence, and Catholic Church opposition block greener options.

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