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What is Green Burial?
Green burial is an eco-friendly, sustainable way to honor the dead. It is an alternative to traditional burial that is less destructive to the environment and promotes natural burial practices. Green burial requires using biodegradable materials, like wicker or cardboard, and natural and non-toxic embalming fluids for the casket. The body is placed directly into the ground without a concrete vault or other barriers, allowing the body to decompose naturally. Natural burials are beneficial to the environment as they don't require the use of large amounts of energy and resources. Additionally, they promote the natural cycle of life and don't involve using harsh chemicals that can seep into the ground and harm the environment. Green burial is an excellent option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and make a more sustainable choice at the end of life. Please visit our team members at www.earthsoption.com for Green Burial packages.
The 5 Principles of Natural Burial
According to the Green Burial Society of Canada
List of Services
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1) No EmbalmingList Item 1
Human remains are prepared for green burial without embalming. Decomposition is nature’s way of recycling a body, without need for intervention by us.
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2) Direct Earth BurialList Item 2
The un-embalmed remains are wrapped in a shroud made of natural, biodegradable fibres and then buried directly in the grave.
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3) Ecological Restoration & ConservationList Item 3
Sensitivity to and protection of the growing and eventually the established eco-system of the interment area is essential.
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4) Simple MemorializationList Item 4
For green burial, memorialization should be simple and visually appropriate to the site. Communal memorialization: simple, basic inscriptions on naturally sourced materials is preferred.
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5) Optimize Land Use
A well planned green burial cemetery (or cemetery section) will optimize the land it occupies. Design elements will include minimal installation of infrastructure, temporary roads that can be removed and converted into interment lots, etc.
