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Green Funeral Services
Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home is one of a select number of funeral homes certified by the Green Burial Council as a green funeral service provider. In recognition of our offerings and practices, we have been awarded their highest certification rating.
Green funerals and burials
combine caring for the
deceased and caring for
the environment. Common
practices include the
restriction of certain items such
as burial vaults, the use of only biodegradable and renewably
sourced burial containers (caskets or shrouds), and burial spaces maintaining their natural landscape without damaging chemicals and processes. Many elements of traditional Jewish funeral services are aligned with green services, such as the Tahara ritual cleansing and dressing in shrouds (tachrichim), conducting services without embalming, and the use of naturally sourced and biodegradable (wood) caskets.
Sometimes, certain arrangements, selections, or places of disposition may not meet the strict standards for green or natural services, such as cremation, a cemetery’s requirement for a burial vault or embalming. Hybrid options are available to blend green practices with the conflicting requirements.
• In addition to the natural burial practices found in common with Jewish traditions, our commitment to green funeral and burial practices in conventional and green cemeteries include:
• Available service arrangements and practices for the benefit, conservation, and preservation of natural resources
• Biodegradable and eco-friendly merchandise and material options
• Caring for the deceased with a minimal environmental impact
Common Questions
What is the Green Burial Council?
The Green Burial Council is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmental sustainability in
the field of funeral service. For more information about this organization,
visit www.greenburialcouncil.org.
What is a Natural Cemetery?
Natural cemeteries, also
known as eco-cemeteries or green cemeteries, are a new style of cemetery set aside for natural burials. Natural burials are motivated by the desire to be environmentally conscious. While natural burials can be performed at any type of cemetery, they are usually done in a natural woodland area. Conventional markings, such as headstones, are generally replaced with a tree, bush, or the placement
of a natural stone.
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