Burial Options: Why Cremation May Not Be the Most Environmentally Friendly
Sources are now saying that Crematoriums may be responsible for roughly 9% of airborne mercury emissions in the world. These emissions stem from the combustion of dental amalgam. Atmospheric dioxins known to cause cancer and other illnesses are also emitted through the cremation process - about 12% in the world is attributed to it. Chloride and formaldehyde is also released into the environment during the embalming process. This surprising data has many turning to other greener means of burial as they make their end-of-life plans.
Bob Fells of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association has been studying this growing trend toward natural burials in the U.S. “It’s hard to tell if it’s a fad or if it’s here to stay. We are certainly positioning ourselves that if this is what the community wants, we are ready to serve them.”
Funeral directors are advising individuals more strongly than ever to make their funeral plans in advance so that decisions about cremation, burial and natural burial options can be considered and planned.
For more information on eco-friendly burial options read, Green Funeral Planning Biodegradable Coffins Becoming Popular in US
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