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Biodegradable Resting Spots

by Peggy on February 4th, 2008

Have you ever stopped to think about all those vaults and coffins being placed in the ground? They are unnatural and expensive, yet these burial traditions, along with cremation, seem to be what most of us choose without much consideration. It’s what we are used to.

Natural burials with biodegradable coffins and no embalming have been popular in Britain for many years, and now green cemeteries are popping up in states like New York and California, among others. For more details, see this CNN article.

The Green Burial Council maintains a list of approved providers who will facilitate green burials with conventional cemeteries in eight states. These providers can also assist people interested in being buried on their own land.

So, what do these biodegradable coffins look like? Eco Coffins offers cardboard coffins in natural, creative or custom. The poppy coffin falls in their creative category.

Here’s a natural version:

Or, if you want a sleeker natural coffin made of recycled paper, you can go with Ecopod:

Obviously, burial is a very personal choice. It’s also something many people, including me, don’t really like to think about. However, as the option of natural burial becomes increasingly available, it’s something to consider.

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