The Ecological Burial

In Harmony with Nature

Ecological or ‘green’ funerals are similar to woodland burials, but they can be even more environmentally focused. This is particularly seen in the use of the material used to make the coffin, which would be biodegradable – bamboo or cardboard would be typical choices, but woven coffins using materials such as wicker, banana leaf or water hyacinth are also popular.

This type of funeral may avoid the use of embalming, and fewer vehicles are often used, cutting down on fuel and emissions. While memorials and headstones are usually not permitted, family and friends may wish to plant a memorial tree to mark the grave, and this can be arranged through your Perfect Choice Funeral Director.

As with other woodland burials, the funeral can include cremation and the ashes can be interred in a biodegradable container. Furthermore, some crematoria offer reduce prices to cremate environmentally friendly coffins as these require less energy and produce fewer emissions than traditional materials.

Although such burials are simpler in nature than traditional funerals, they are no less dignified. Some people feel that the simplicity enhances the occasion.

To discuss an ecological burial with us, contact your Perfect Choice Funeral Director today. You can find their details using the Find your nearest Funeral Director locator at the top of the page.