In an age where environmental issues are so high on the agenda, it comes as no surprise to see this green approach creating the modern day opportunity for so called eco funeral directors. Over the past fifteen years more than two hundred natural burial sites have been developed nationwide. Also known as green or woodland sites, these offer a more eco-friendly alternative to the traditional burial ground. The natural burial particularly appeals to those seeking a more spiritual path.
Two or three hundred years ago, coffins were made from plain wood usually oak, mahogany or elm and today there is a slow but growing return to this tradition of using natural materials. In addition, veneered coffins made with particle-board and plywood use large amounts of glue in their manufacture, which then releases chemicals during decomposition or cremation.
With recycling at the forefront of so many peoples minds these days, an increasing number of those pre-arranging their own funerals are opting for cardboard as their material of choice. Such coffins, complete with cardboard pillow, have become more widely available in recent years and can generally hold a person up to 17 stones.
Not everyone chooses body burial, of course many still prefer the option of being cremated. When it comes to protecting the environment, cremation is a debatable issue. Whilst it uses up fossil fuels an increasingly precious commodity and creates air pollution, some argue that these are off-set to some degree by the reduced costs attached to containing and transporting ashes. In addition, a large number of cremation units now operate with advanced technology that minimizes air pollution. Cremation also rules out the need for embalming, taking with it the likelihood of toxic fluids entering the sewerage system.
Cremation certainly reduces the amount of land needed for laying the deceased to rest. Many fear that the time will come when body burial is simply no longer an option, as space runs out. One school of thought is that town planners could be encouraged to create a green area that serves as both a cemetery and a public park. Planting a tree as a memorial marker, rather than a headstone, not only makes for an aesthetically pleasing landscape but helps the environment by absorbing some of the surplus carbon in the surrounding atmosphere.
Being buried under a favorite tree is no longer just for the family pet. Natural burials and other environmentally friendly options are now offered by an ever increasing number of funeral directors, helping to protect precious resources for generations to come.
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