What is a Green Burial?

Being environmentally friendly doesn’t need to stop at the end of life. It is very common to view your finial wishes through a green lens, taking the time to help protect the environment when you pass away. Green burials include environmentally friendly caskets and even ceremonies. Our team at Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc. is here to help you plan every step of the way. 

To give you an idea of what can go into a green burial, we have put together a guide to help you understand more about the environmentally friendly service. Planning your green burial can be extremely easy, especially while working with our team. 

What Is a Green Burial? 

A green burial is designed to have minimal environmental impact and conserve natural resources. Green burials emphasize simplicity and sustainability. In a typical green burial, the body is not cremated, prepared with chemicals, or buried in a concrete vault. The body is placed in a biodegradable container and placed in a gravesite to decompose fully and return to nature.

Why Choose a Green Burial? 

The reasons for selecting this type of burial vary from person to person, and there is nothing new about eco-friendly burials. Green burials are typically cheaper than traditional burials because you won’t need to purchase a traditional casket. Many people also feel a special connection with nature, and this approach allows the deceased to return to earth naturally. 

Costs

Plots for green burials in an eco-friendly cemetery tend to be larger than those in a conventional cemetery so they may cost more. Green burials give you the freedom to decline unnecessary services and merchandise, it is generally easier on your budget. You can help your loved ones cover costs by applying for final expense insurance, also known as funeral insurance or burial insurance.

Green Burial Caskets

Caskets made out of plain wood, wicker, and even cardboard are acceptable and encouraged at green cemeteries. There are many new products that cater to these types of burials, including biodegradable containers that are made from paper, cardboard, willow, sea-grass, or bamboo that can break down with little environmental impact.

Contact Us For Green Funeral Services in the Kenmore & Tonawanda, NY Areas

Our funeral home, Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc., can help you plan the green burial you or a loved one is looking for. Our funeral home can assist you with any of the following: 

-        Locating a green burial site

-        Determining a budget 

-        Deciding natural burial options 

-        And so much more

At Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home Inc., we understand how important this process can be. If you’re looking to plan a green burial in Amherst, North Tonawanda, Williamsville, NY or around the surrounding areas, contact us today! We are here and ready to assist your planning needs from start to finish.