There is a growing trend of environmentally conscious people looking for “green funerals.” Clients are considering green funeral options for both financial savings as well as the environmental benefits of having a funeral that has less of a negative impact on the environment than a regular funeral would. According to the National Funeral Directors Association the number of funeral homes that offer green funeral services has been increasing in recent years. In 2011 12% of funeral homes offered green services and burials, and that number has since risen to 32% earlier this year. Some of the green funeral options that are available can include biodegradable caskets and the use of fewer chemicals. Green burial options can also be more cost effective for consumers that are looking for more affordable burial options.
See Robert Schroeder, Why more Americans are considering ‘green’ funerals, Market Watch, October 29, 2015.
Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse for bringing this article to my attention.
