The funeral director asked if we
wanted a "Green Burial." What is that?
A Green Burial is the perfect legacy
for an individual who both cared and respected our planet. Green
Burials are sometimes known by one of their aliases: natural burials,
memorial nature preserves, eco-cemeteries, or woodland cemeteries.
Green Burials entail biodegradable
burial products, like burial shrouds, and wooden caskets that easily
biodegrade and return to the earth. During the preparation process,
the body is left untouched by unnatural chemical preservatives like
harsh embalming fluids.
Grave markers are designed to compliment
the surrounding landscape of nature. Sometimes, the marker is a
tree or an engraved stone, which is indigenous to the area. Natural
burial preserves always keep records of where all their burial plots
are through modern GIS (Geographic Information System) records.
A Green Burial is the perfect way
to turn death into life again. Your loved one's grave becomes a
thriving, living creature, which can become home to birds and other
beautiful forms of wildlife.
These natural burial preserves are
free of harmful pesticides and protected from future development
deals. No contractor will ever disturb your beloved's memorial.
Is cremation an option?
Yes, though most natural cemeteries
ask that you bury the ashes as opposed to scatter them. The scattering
of ashes can sometimes disrupt the delicate ecological balance of
the environment.
What are the caskets like?
In a traditional burial, the caskets
are expensive and sometimes made from the wood of endangered species
of trees. In Green funerals, the body can be buried in something
as minimalist as a cotton shroud, though there are caskets available
for burial.
The caskets are usually made from
chipboard and are covered in a thin veneer. The handles are painted
to look like bronze, though they are actually made from biodegradable-friendly
plastic.
If the deceased was a friend to the
Earth, consider a Green Burial. They are often cheaper than traditional
funerals and don't harm the earth. Why opt for a depressing, homogonous
plot with a gray headstone when you can create a memorial of life
for your beloved? Plant a tree and let their memory live for generations
to come.
Thanks for your response.
Barbara