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Over the years, we’ve seen more individuals looking for eco-friendly and personally meaningful ways to do just about everything in life. In fact, research shows younger Americans (i.e. Millennials and Gen Z) are talking more about the need for environmental change than ever before.
This explains why green burial has been surging in popularity in recent years.
According to the Green Burial Council (GBC), green burial “is a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conversation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat.”
When choosing green burial, it’s important to put time into researching certified providers and products. Below, we outline four things to keep in mind when planning environmentally friendly end-of-life arrangements.
Much like the personalization elements of a traditional burial, you must consider your end goal with green burial. Is it…
Ranking these environmental benefits can be used to ensure your final arrangements are reflective of the environmental considerations most important to you.
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While many funeral homes claim they support green burial, you’ll want to make sure the funeral home is certified by GBC.
To become GBC-certified, a funeral home must submit an application and undergo an evaluation process. If passed, the funeral home is granted a license, verifying that the establishment is a certified Green Burial Provider. The funeral home agrees to periodic compliance monitoring to ensure certification requirements are met on an ongoing basis. Additionally, GBC has a list of Cemetery Certification Standards for green burial to take place.
To ensure the funeral home is up to date with GBC rules and regulations, visit Find GBC Providers to review certified providers in your area.
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There are a variety of products associated with burial, ranging in material, style and price. However, not all products are GBC-approved.
Because of this, the GBC has set forth the following standards for green burial products:
Before making any purchases, take time to evaluate available products both online and offline. A GBC-certified provider can guide you in selecting the appropriate products for your loved ones final resting place.
There are a multitude of options available when planning and designing your loved one’s green funeral. To ensure final arrangements are reflective of your loved one’s wishes, GBC created the Green Burial Planning Guide.
This helps you and your family:
A funeral director can walk you through all of your options, and help you design a green burial service that honors the life and legacy of your loved one.
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Your Guide to Planning a Green Burial
If you or your lost loved one expressed interest in green burial, to help you get started with every step of the final arrangement planning process, download our funeral planning checklist.
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2018, and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
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