Eco-friendly funerals are becoming more and more popular for several reasons. One of the main reasons is because people are more conscious of the impact of modern funeral practices on the environment. With all the chemicals used in embalming and other procedures, people are trying to lessen their “carbon footprint” as much as possible.
Until recently, “green” funerals have gained popularity along the coasts of the United States. However, people in the Midwest, particularly Oklahoma, are expressing greater interest in the practice. Lloyd Brown, an executive director of the Oklahoma Funeral Board, had this to say about the trend: “There’s been some inquiries from individuals to our office concerning green burials or green burial practices.” He went on to say that he has not “noticed any cemeteries in Oklahoma setting aside sections for green burials or things like that, like they have in other states.”
As a result of the new trends, Cadillac hearses are taking more people on their final ride to their “green” burial sites. How do you feel about being eco-friendly following your death? Do you want to be buried in a “green” section of the cemetery or do you want the more traditional methods that we have become accustomed to? Let us know your thoughts below!
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