No Embalming
Bodies are well cared for with proper cooling and natural products before burial. The products are biodegradable, whereas embalming fluids are toxic for the earth.
Earth Burial
Using biodegradable caskets or shrouds, bodies are buried three feet down. This permits natural decomposition and nourishes the earth.
Ecological Restoration
Green burials minimize environmental impact, have a very low carbon footprint, and aid in the restoration and protection of natural habitats.
Communal Memorials
Names are engraved on natural stone or wood and placed centrally to identify those buried in the area. The green burial site as a whole becomes a living memorial to the persons interred there.
Land Use
Minimal infrastructure optimizes land use. The natural surroundings encourage its use for rituals and celebrations, as well as for respectful enjoyment by the community.
L’enterrement naturel
L’enterrement naturel est le retour d’un corps humain à la terre en utilisant les méthodes les plus écologiques disponibles. L’enterrement naturel peut être une alternative spirituellement satisfaisante aux méthodes conventionnelles:
- pas d’embaumement
- l’enfouissement direct dans la terre
- pas de voûte en béton
- un cercueil biodégradable ou un linceul fabriqué à partir de matériaux / substances qui sont non toxiques et facilement biodégradables.