Cemeteries

Right now, bodies in the US are embalmed, and that process uses harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde.The Mushroom Coffin is a new innovation that uses a mixture of fungus as a means to decompose human remains in a way that improves the environmental aspects of burial and gives people another option over cremation. 

Not only is this an eco-friendly way to deal with end of life, it is a way in which a human body can give back to the natural world.  The burial treatment and process is not environmentally friendly as the chemical used to preserve the body leach into the ground.

Choosing to bury a loved one’s remains is a big decision. Lots of people love the idea of cremation because they can get really creative about what to have done with their remains. Of course, that flexibility raises a lot of questions for families, especially those who don’t have a plan in place for the remains. They may wonder where they can bury remains, and how best to do it.

The good news is that there are a lot of ways that families can carry out a loved one’s wishes. By considering the benefits of various types of burials, families can find a final rest that honors their loved ones.

When families receive the cremated remains of a loved one, they have a variety of options for how to handle them. These include: