Green burial plots can range in price from $500 to $5,000. This very much depends on the cemetery in question and whether you use the services of a funeral director. There are ordinances to check with local zoning and guidelines for grave plots. Many states also allow natural burial on your own land. Check our directory to locate your nearest green burial sites. You can be naturally buried in any designated green burial cemetery. The family would transport the deceased to the green burial site using a biodegradable coffin, and a simple graveside burial can be conducted. This can allow the family to have full involvement in the process in the context of what we refer to as a ‘family-directed funeral’ or DIY funeral. This would be the preparation of the deceased with no chemicals, providing a biodegradable casket, and transporting the deceased for a simple burial at the cemetery of your choice.Īlternatively, many green burial cemeteries facilitate the burial of the deceased, as it is such a natural and simple process. You can employ the services of a funeral director who offers a green burial service package.
You need to select a suitable green burial cemetery and make arrangements. Use the table of Green Burial sites listed by state below to identify the status of each cemetery – CG, NB, or H. Hybrid cemeteries are existing traditional cemeteries that have adopted a section specifically for green burial. A large number are Natural Burial cemeteries, and then there are hybrid cemeteries. Only a few are designated Conservation Ground burial sites that specifically aim to restore natural habitat. Currently, there are some 220 natural burial cemeteries in the US. No toxic chemicals are used, and only biodegradable materials are used. Encouraging new habitation growth and restoring ecosystems for native wildlife. The ‘ultimate’ green grave is one that is in a conservation burial site where the aim is to restore and preserve that habitat. The burial should help in the conservation of natural resources and help reduce carbon emissions. The deceased is buried with minimal environmental impact.
What does it mean if your grave is green?Ī green cemetery plot is usually considered ‘green’ if it meets certain criteria. Find a natural green burial site near you using the map below. Use our Green Burial Directory below and State Guides to Natural Burial to learn all about Green Burial near you.
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