green burials
Natural decomposition funerals
Green burials are interments designed to minimize environmental impact.
The body is not embalmed with formaldehyde, and the coffin—if used—is biodegradable rather than metal or treated wood.
Some green burials forgo coffins entirely, using only shrouds.
The goal is natural decomposition that returns the body to the earth without chemicals or materials that persist indefinitely: She requested a green burial in a woodland cemetery.
- alkaline hydrolysisBase-catalyzed molecular breakdown
- funeral ritesCustoms for honoring deceased
- casketsBurial containers for bodies
- earthSoil or electrical grounding
- soilGround matter for planting
shroud · rewilding · humus · eco-consciousness · compost · natural fibers · carbon footprint reduction · ecological restoration · permaculture · interment · sustainability · death · dust to dust · biodegradable · organic · body farm · ashes · meadow
- burial lawdisinterment, grave markers, perpetual care, death certificates, columbarium
green burialschemical preservation
Stabilizing matter through reactive agents
green burialsembalming
Preserving dead bodies chemically
chemical preservation · mummification · cryopreservation · cryonics · plastination