Which of the following statements about early crematories is true?

The statement indicating that early crematories were established in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Seattle is accurate because, during the late 1800s and early 1900s, these locations were among the cities in the United States where the concept of cremation began to gain traction. The movement towards cremation was influenced by various factors, including space limitations in urban cemeteries and changing attitudes towards burial practices. These cities experienced significant growth during this time, and as they expanded, the need for alternative disposition methods led to the establishment of crematories.

Early crematories were often met with skepticism, but as the practice became more accepted, more facilities opened up across the country beyond the major initial hubs. While cities like New York and Chicago did have early crematories, the assertion that they were solely built in those major cities does not encompass the broader geographical spread in the early adoption of cremation practices across the United States.