The green burial (natural burial) section of a cemetery is pictured. In traditional burials, caskets are often buried within a concrete vault. But for green burials, there is no such lining and bodies ...

HOUSTON – For those who want their final act to be environmentally friendly, there are options. Caitlyn Hauke is on the board of directors for Green Burial Council International. She said traditional ...

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Green burials have been growing in popularity across the United States in recent years. Green burial is an alternative to embalming bodies, or cremation, and often looks like being buried in a ...

Steve Ball’s grave was marked not by a granite headstone or marble mausoleum upon the burial of his cremated remains last year, but a flat rock chipped into the shape of a heart. It came from his ...

Visiting Forest Home Cemetery's green burial area convinced retired teacher Katharyn Kominiarek she'd like to help "push up the daisies" one day. Debra Marcus Watton is president of Goodman Bensman ...

What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible. Great question! Green funeral options are becoming increasingly ...

The idea is when you die, they dig a hole, wrap your body and lay it in the ground to decompose naturally. There are places to do this around the Triangle, including Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. It ...

A growing number of people in Florida and across the country are considering “green” or “natural” burials as an alternative to traditional burials or cremation. Green burials do away with elaborate ...

When people lose a loved one — especially unexpectedly — environmental consciousness may be the last thing on their minds. But modern funeral practices are wreaking havoc on the environment. Bodies ...

ROCHESTER — The generation known for challenging social norms and traditions is dying to change another industry. Green burials are becoming more in demand as baby boomers plan their deaths. Industry ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Green burials have been a topic of conversation in Blacksburg as an alternative to traditional ways, and one Blacksburg resident has been waiting for green burials to come to town.