Green Goodbyes: Market Offers Options for Eco-Friendly Caskets
Pure wool biodegradable casket
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As concerns about environmental challenges grow, more consumers are looking for ways to reduce their ecological footprint, even in death. According to the 2021 Green Funerals and Burial Survey, published in American Funeral Director magazine, 63% of respondents would consider a “green” funeral that incorporates eco-friendly practices.
This applies to coffins, too: nearly 56% of the people asked said that they would consider a biodegradable burial casket.The specifics when it comes to “biodegradable” coffins might surprise: Think mushroom and wool, for starters. For the true minimalist, there are biodegradable shrouds.
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When asked what she wanted for lunch, Shirley quickly replied, “Ice cream!” She winced when her daughter reprimanded her. “Mom, you know you have to watch your sweets. You have to eat something healthy.” At age 92, Shirley was dying of heart failure. For the past eight years, her daughter had provided meticulous caregiving and a carefully monitored diet.
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