Green Day Casket

[Andrew Schiavo]

Ina world where were try to lead more sustainable lives, it is not uncommon to see individuals working to the create new ways to preserve our environment, and prevent the negative impacts that are the side effects of our industrialized world. Now in days it seems that there are 'green' alternatives to almost everything, from transportation, to clothing and even food. What many do not realize is that there is also a green alternative for how we memorialize and pay respects to loved ones that have, unfortunately, passed away. It goes without saying that the passing of a beloved friend or family member can be a very emotionally stressful time, and often families must face all funeral or memorial service preparations rather quickly, but it is important to know of all of the options available in order to ensure that the memorial in remembrance of the loved one is befitting to them. For those who led green lives, a beautiful natural burial could help honor their dedication to our earth and our future generations.

Green caskets offer families interested in the traditional burial ceremony a relatively new and environmentally friendly alternative. These beautiful funerary boxes are made of all natural materials, that over time, will eventually allow the loved one interred to become, once again, part of nature. While they are appropriate for burial in natural burial sites, they can also be utilized for clean cremation, if the family or loved one preferred that as the form of disposition. They are made of a variety of sustainable yet durable materials, such as bamboo, willow, sea grass, and even wool, just to name a few. They are enforced with wooden runners, to ensure durability and that handling the casket is as easy as possible, as well as feature exquisite cloth-lined interiors for services or viewings where the casket is to be open. They feature a gorgeously natural appearance that is truly heartwarming, and just like traditional caskets, provide a wide variety of design options to suit any taste or need. These caskets can help create a celebration of a life well lived, in a way that is accordant for the deceased as well as the surviving family.

It is very comforting to know that there are a variety of ways that we can lessen the impact we have on our world and environment, and to look for means to preserve what is available now for future generations to come. A green burial or clean cremation not only helps promote sustainability, but also helps honor the life of an individual that really took to heart the consequences and negative effects that pollution and abuse of resources will have on the earth, and on life as we now know it. For more information on green burial or clean cremation, the Green Burial Counsel offers an extensive resource of information that can be very helpful.

Passages caskets and coffins are suitable for viewing, services, and witnessed cremation. They can be used as part of a conventional or green funeral ritual and are appropriate for traditions requiring 100% biodegradability. They contain no metal components, and have rigid bases produced from fast-growing, sustainable timbers.

We accept returns on all caskets and cremation urns without penalty. If upon inspection if there are no damages to the product, we promptly issue a full refund for the returned item. Freight service and white glove delivery service charges are nonrefundable.

All casket deliveries must be arranged by a licensed funeral director for delivery at a commercial address. Casket kits, cremation urns, and other products can be delivered to either commercial or residential addresses.

You can also upgrade your coffin to a full couch steel casket. This change will create a single casket lid from head to toe, rather than employing the standard half couch model where the lid is split into two pieces.

Titan features a number of impressive green oversized caskets for sale online, including the Titan Atlas XL Steel Oversize Casket Collection and the Jupiter XL Oversize Swingbar Steel Casket. These coffins can be bought in numerous widths, including 28-inch, 29-inch, 33-inch, and 36-inch sizes, as well as 40-inch and 44-inch sizes upon request.

This is the second blog in our series about Biodegradable Burial Containers, where we explore biodegradable options for green burial. In the first blog we discussed, what is a biodegradable burial container, why choose a biodegradable burial container, and talked about the first option, burial shrouds. In this blog, we pick up from there to talk about other green burial options, focusing on coffins and caskets.

Fiber options come from renewable materials and include bamboo, willow, seagrass, cotton, banana leaf, and rattan. They come in a variety of shapes such as oval, hexagonal (coffin shaped), or rectangular. The natural fibers lend to an assortment of eye pleasing natural colors.

Green Tip: Most woven caskets are made in Indonesia. The companies that import them go to great lengths to minimize the carbon footprint in importing them. That being said, if you go with Moss & Thistle Natural Casket Company or Mary Lauren Fraser mentioned above, you are minimizing carbon footprint.

Wooden caskets appropriate for green burial combine the look and feel of a traditional casket with an eco friendly approach to construction and are an attractive choice for those who find comfort in familiarity. Wood caskets approved by the Green Burial Council contain no metal, or at least a very minimal amount (some use metal screws), and do not use toxic stains or sealants. Many are also made by hand versus in a large manufacturing plant, such as the thousands sold every day at most funeral homes. Most wooden caskets you will find at a funeral home are made of exotic and precious trees, leading to deforestation; the amount of wood used each year in the U.S. to construct wooden caskets is 4 MILLION acres of forest, which is enough wood to construct 4.6 million single family homes. Pine trees are a wonderful alternative. They are a sustainable and renewable choice based on their speed of growth and ability to replant and they are abundant in the U.S.

If you or someone you know is handy with wood, you can save a lot of money and build a casket or coffin yourself. This is a great opportunity to recycle wood as well. Here are some DIY casket resources:

Buy only the funeral arrangements you want. You have the right to buy separate goods (such as caskets) and services (such as embalming or a memorial service). You do not have to accept a package that may include items you do not want.

You have the legal right to purchase the burial container of your choosing (including a shroud) and the funeral home must accept it. If they push back or tell you otherwise, you might consider working with a different funeral home. If you want to help drive the green burial movement forward, let your local funeral home know that you are interested in green burial approved options.

Cassie has been a death worker since 2010 and is in charge of Operations at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary. She considers herself a Death Activist, working to help society heal its relationship to death, using education and art as a way to engage people and help them become more comfortable with death and dying.

Introducing the Huntington Green casket, the perfect final resting place for your loved one. This casket is constructed from high-quality steel 20 ga, ensuring that it will withstand the test of time. The luminous green painted finish adds a touch of elegance, making it a beautiful choice for any burial.

The interior of the Huntington Green casket features a luxurious champagne velvet lining that will provide a comfortable and serene resting place for your loved one. Additionally, this casket features the Charpente interior system, which ensures that the casket lid will remain securely closed during transport and burial.

Personalization is also an option with the Huntington Green casket, with four Family Choices Personalization Features available to choose from. This allows you to create a truly unique and personalized tribute to your loved one. An optional decorative casket panel gives you the chance to personalize the casket to reflect the individuality of your loved one, while the Memorial Record System provides a special place to record memories and messages.

The Living Memorial Program is another unique feature of the Huntington Green casket. This program allows you to plant a tree in honor of your loved one, creating a living memorial that will continue to grow and flourish for years to come.

The continuously welded bottom and interior chemically treated to resist rust and corrosion ensure that the Huntington Green casket will remain strong and durable for years to come. And with a limited warranty, you can have peace of mind knowing that your investment is protected.

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