Burials Au Natural

Some people are so committed to green causes, they want to be environmentally friendly even in the afterlife. For them, a growing trend has become the idea of a “green burial,” where there body is wrapped in a simple shroud and placed in a hole in the ground in a pre-designated (usually a meadow or highly wooded) area. No toxic embalming fluids (which can leak into the ground and water supply) are used, and there’s no wood casket or metal vault to waste. If a casket is used, often it’s made from biodegradable wood and non-toxic embalming fluids. Additionally, going green to your grave saves cash. The cost of a typical standard burial often runs over $6,000, whereas a green burials can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500. A green burial not only saves money, but because the plots used are generally spaced out over many acres of land, open spaces are preserved as well.

For more information: www.memorialecosystems.com