The increasing understanding of our need to preserve the earth is leading an increased number of people to seek natural burial. When a green/natural burial is desired there will be several changes in funeral service:
-The body is not embalmed. Embalming fluids are health hazards and they destroy essential elements within the earth.
-If there is a casket, it must be made of bio-degradable material.
-Outer Burial Containers/Vaults are NOT used.
-Traditional Grave Markers are Not permitted. Graves may be marked by the use of small rocks with a name engraved or other means as allowed by the cemetery or other place of burial.
If you desire a green/natural burial, it is essential to convey this to the funeral directors with whom you intend to work.
Not all funeral homes/funeral directors are prepared to work with you in this manner.
Our General Price List for Green/Natural Burials is in process.
Needless to say, there will be changes due to the elimination of embalming, and other services.
This is ONLY a DRAFT of our prices for Green/natural burials
Burial
Basic Service Fee $ 800.00
Removal from the place of death 200.00
Minimal care of the body: bathe, dress 150.00
Transportation (Hearse) to place of interment
within 50 miles of the funeral establishment 150.00
Cremation
Basic Service Fee $ 500.00
Removal from the place of death 200.00
Cremation with minimal container 350.00
These prices DO NOT include bio-degradable casket/urn, alternative cremation container, and other merchandise such as register book and memorial cards.
Presently (November 5, 2009) we DO NOT have bio-degradable caskets.
