Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery
Green Burials
Green Burials
A Natural Way to Say Goodbye
Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery now offers Green Burials.
What is a Green Burial?
A Green Burial, also known as a natural burial, is a burial practice that avoids the use of toxic chemicals, non-biodegradable materials, and heavy machinery. The goal of a Green Burial is to return the body to the earth as naturally as possible, allowing it to decompose and become part of the soil. This method is often chosen by those who want to reduce their environmental impact and preserve natural resources.
"Green Burial is a form of ritual that effectively bridges the chasm our culture has created between the living and their dead."
- Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City (2022)
Benefits of Green Burials
Green Burials offer many benefits to both the deceased and the environment. Some of these benefits include:
- Reduced carbon footprint: Traditional burials involve embalming fluids, caskets made of non-biodegradable materials, and concrete vaults. These materials can take hundreds of years to decompose, and they release harmful chemicals into the environment during the decomposition process. Green Burials use biodegradable materials and do not involve embalming, reducing the carbon footprint of the burial process.
- Cost-effective: Green Burials are often less expensive than traditional burials because they do not involve the use of expensive caskets, embalming fluids, or concrete vaults.
- Connection with nature: Green Burials allow the body to decompose naturally and become part of the earth, connecting the deceased with nature and preserving natural resources.
Our Commitment to Green Burials
At Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery, we are committed to providing environmentally friendly options for our clients. Our Green Burial services include:
- Biodegradable caskets: We offer a selection of biodegradable caskets made from materials such as bamboo, willow, and seagrass.
- Natural burial plots: Our cemetery has designated areas for natural burials, allowing the body to decompose naturally without the use of a concrete vault.
- No embalming: We do not embalm bodies for Green Gurials, allowing the natural decomposition process to take place.
- Conservation efforts: We are committed to preserving the natural beauty of our cemetery and reducing our environmental impact through sustainable practices.
Contact Us Today
If you are interested in learning more about Green Burials or would like to arrange a green burial for your loved one, please contact Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery. We are here to help you every step of the way and provide you with compassionate care during this difficult time.
