Green Burials: Leaving The World A Better Place
Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options is proud to be counted among a select group of funeral homes certified by the Green Burial Council, a nonprofit environmental certification and education organization that sets standards for natural burials in North America.
What Makes a Burial “Green”?
Green burial is not simply a trend or buzzword; it is a return to funeral practices that humans have been engaging in for millennia. Before concrete vaults, metal caskets, and embalming technology entered the industry, the average burial was a simple return to the earth using natural materials and non-toxic sanitation practices.
A true modern green burial provider forgoes formaldehyde-based preservation, places the deceased in a sustainably made biodegradable casket or burial shroud, and arranges for a service at a cemetery that allows burial without use of a concrete vault.
Green Burial Cemeteries
There are three types of cemeteries recognized by the Green Burial Council – Hybrid, Natural, and Conservation.
Hybrid cemeteries are existing conventional cemeteries that allow for green burials, typically within a designated section.
Natural cemeteries are dedicated green burial cemeteries that maintain high standards with regard to limiting their ecological impact.
Conservation cemeteries are dedicated green burial cemeteries that directly aid in the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the land on which they stand.
Our funeral directors can help you determine which choice is best for you from a geographical, ethical, and financial standpoint.
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