When people die, they can still create negative impacts on the environment. Green burials are becoming a popular way to address this environmental concern.
"So-called 'green burials' are catching on in some areas as an alternative to traditional burial. They are simple, often more affordable and environmentally friendly."
"Formaldehyde-based embalming is taboo in green burials, as are concrete burial vaults. Caskets are made of biodegradable material, and sometimes the deceased are wrapped in shrouds alone."
"According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of a traditional funeral is $6,500 plus cemetery costs."
"A green burial can be significantly less costly - in some locations, it's only a few thousand dollars; the burial of cremated remains is even less."
Read the full story: Burials and Cemeteries Go Green
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