Question

Read the following prompt: Discuss the changing rates of cremation and burial in the U.S. Which is the best evaluative thesis for the prompt?
A number of religions mandate traditional burial, or require that cremated remains also be buried in consecrated ground.
On average, a traditional burial costs nearly five times more than cremation.
The growing popularity of cremation is tied to the increasing mobility of Americans.
Cremation is now more common than burial in the United States.

Answer 1

The best evaluative thesis for the prompt is: **Cremation is now more common than burial in the United States.**

This thesis effectively addresses the changing rates of cremation versus burial by stating the current trend and implies an evaluation of the broader implications of this shift in practice. It allows for further discussion on the reasons behind the rise of cremation, such as cost, mobility, and cultural influences.