Valley of Life | Online Memorial Blog

The environment’s health continues to be a big priority in the lives of people all over the world.  Even when making funeral decisions, families are taking the environmental impact into consideration.  There are a growing number of funeral supply companies and funeral homes that are offering natural alternatives for people wishing to honor their loved one in a earth-friendly way.  Urns, caskets, even memorial keepsakes and funeral service stationary can all be found made of materials that are friendly to the environment.

Companies like Passages International specialize in cremation urns, caskets and other memorial offerings that celebrate a loved one’s life without taking away from the environment.  Other companies also create green burial caskets that biodegrade easily and safely.  Caskets or urns that can be considered “green” must be created using sustainable materials and processes that do not hurt the environment.

As families consider funeral pre-planning, I strongly encourage them to think about environmentally friendly ways to say goodbye. As we are on earth, so can we be after our life is over - conscious of the generations after us and the impact we have on the world.

Photo of Aquatic Urn from Passages International

Tags: funeral pre-planning, green burials, green caskets, memorial keepsakes

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