No one is comfortable discussing death and funerals. Death is inevitable; and you might as well let your loved ones use their last opportunity to contribute to the earth by opting for green burials.
Saying farewell with dignified burial to loved ones shows how much you care and it need not be by spending on extravagant caskets that are environmentally harmful. Opt for eco-friendly coffins that are inexpensive and biodegradable. Most of theses coffins are designed using recycled cardboard and eco-friendly fabrics. Don’t be under the impression that they look boring, in fact these beautifully designed coffins can be customized to match the personality of the deceased.
Here are a few options:
Eco Coffins: Eco Coffins are 100% environmentally friendly, made from 90% recycled rigid honeycomb cardboard. The rigid honeycomb construction provides strength and stability while being 100% biodegradable.
EcoPod: These nature inspired lightweight caskets look like snap peas or yoga sneakers and are made of recycled newsprint and office paper held together with a vegetable cellulose hardener. After the pods are sanded down, they’re overlaid with handmade paper made from mulberry leaves and extracts of silk, then imprinted with dove, Aztec sun or Celtic cross motifs.
Kinkaraco: The Kinkaraco Eco-Shrouds are made of 100% natural biodegradable fabrics such as cotton, silk or linen . Shrouds may be placed directly into the ground without casket or coffin. These shrouds are re-inforced for stability and come with attached 100% biodegradable lowering devices which remain inside the grave after lowering. ‘Look beautiful -in the last thing you’ll ever wear.’ is their motto.
Do give green burials a thought for one last time before your soul rests in peace!
