Arranging a funeral
Eco-Friendly Funeral
There are many ways we can ensure your funeral service is as environmentally-friendly as possible.
How to have an eco-friendly funeral
One of the simplest ways to have a more eco-friendly funeral is to consider the material choice for the casket or coffin. We offer handwoven wicker caskets as well as cardboard coffins. It is also important to consider where the coffin or casket is made as this might have an impact on the carbon footprint of the funeral. Our traditional wood veneered coffins, for example, are hand built locally to us in Tewkesbury by an ethical funeral supplier.
We will also make efforts to reduce our mileage to make funeral services more environmentally-friendly. For this reason we prefer to carry out all Gloucestershire funeral services at local cemeteries and crematoriums. And it is common for families to avoid the traditional hearse procession in favour of reducing transport miles.
Cremation or burial?
The decision about whether to have a cremation or burial is a personal one and there are environmental implications for both. A Natural Burial, that takes place in woodland or private grounds, is often seen as a more eco-friendly funeral option. A Direct Cremation, that is unattended by visitors, can also be seen as a low-cost, eco-friendly funeral choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A cremation can work out more cost-effective than a burial as there are fewer associated costs but an unattended cremation is perhaps the most cost-effective funeral; take a look at our Direct Cremation page for prices. Or, take a look at our new In-House Ceremony that offers the convenience and cost-effectiveness of a Direct Cremation but also gives you the chance to say your goodbyes in a personal and intimate venue.
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Where you scatter the ashes after a cremation is largely down to personal choice. Some people choose to scatter ashes in the Garden of Remembrance that are often found at the crematorium, while others follow the funeral service with an interment some weeks later. Or you might prefer to scatter the ashes at a location that was close to your family and your loved one. Whatever you decide, it is important that you don’t rush into a decision.
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A cremation can be considered to be an eco-friendly type of funeral as there is no burial, which means less impact on the environment. However, there are other environmental costs associated with cremations which you might consider, such as whether the crematorium uses green energy in its proceedings.
