Burials Are Going Green

You hear a lot about fuel, farming, construction and products going green.   Did you know that burials are even going green?    The movement is growing!   What does it mean?    Well, it essentially means burials without any embalming chemicals, non-decomposing caskets or steel vaults.   Decomposition takes place naturally and for a lot less money to boot!

The subject of embalming has come up several times in my planning sessions.    Essentially, people curdle at the thought of some chemicals being pumped into their bodies after they are gone.    However, they never think to let their family know their preferences ahead of time.   It’s important because someone WILL have to make that decision.

I was on a radio talk show in the Spring and the question came up if there are any cemeteries in Texas that allow you to have a green burial.     The first and only one I have been able to locate is in Huntsville, TX.    It’s called the Ethician Family Cemetery.    I just thought you might want to know!

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One Response to “Burials Are Going Green”

  1. Michelle Polk Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Hey Kristi, I was curious so I googled survivorship now and WOW, what an important and amazing service you are offering! I would love to participate in something like this. Having experienced over 6 family deaths in the last 6 years, I know full well how important planning is for those left behind to pick up and move on!

    But I’m off point. I saw your article on green burials and thought of the new one in Leander or Cedar Park it is the Wrench Funeral Home. I know Darcy, the owner’s wife, her husband is very passionate about the service he offers. Most funeral homes are passed down the family line, but he built his from scratch. He left Dell and the ‘cush’ job/income he had to serve those in need. They have an amazing story…. just thought I’d share.

    You should be proud of your accomplishments! I am ;-)

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