Biodegradable Coffins

Natural Burial Is a Gentler Way to Leave

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 11.17.2011

Anne Dilenschneider

Commercial funeral practices put gallons of embalming fluid, and tons of metal and exotic hardwoods into the ground. And I was surprised to learn that cremation is equally polluting and energy-intensive.

Natural Burial Expo 2010: Learn How to "Green" Your Farewell

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 05.25.2011

Anne Dilenschneider

The Natural Burial Expo 2010 is being held on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday April 25, 2010 at St. Paul's Christian Church in Raleigh, NC. Organizers r...

Going Green Beyond The Grave: Sustainable, Biodegradable Coffins (VIDEO)

Dave Burdick | Posted 05.25.2011

How long was it before you started living sustainably? Were you ten years old before you started recycling? Fifteen before you started using reusable ...

Green Til The End: Using Eco-Friendly Coffins

USA Today | Sarah Skidmore | Posted 05.25.2011

Cynthia Beal wants to be an Oregon cherry tree after she dies. She has everything to make it happen -- a body, a burial site and a biodegradable coffi...