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Planning a funeral is not something that anybody ever looks forward to, but it’s painful work that cannot be avoided at times. If the deceased believed in being responsible towards both nature and the future of mankind, it’s likely that they would want a simple funeral that puts environmental safety first. Even if they were not particularly conscious about green funerals, it falls upon the person in charge to at least consider the idea. With that perspective in mind, go through the following aspects that should be taken into account before finalizing the funeral arrangements.
Contrary to popular belief, both burials and cremations can be bad for the environment, so do not be misled into believing one is always better than the other by default. Crematoriums consume a lot of energy, while burials can pollute the earth with embalming chemicals. If the final send-off has to be eco-friendly, then you need to think about how the process is being conducted by the funeral home, rather than which process should be chosen.
Modern crematoriums are starting to adopt a method whereby the body is cremated by combining heated water and an environmentally safe alkaline solution. The energy necessary for this type of cremation process is low, with surprisingly low emissions, especially in comparison to the classic burner process. However, it has not yet been adopted widely. That being said, even traditional crematoriums now have advanced filtration systems to reduce the harmful emissions down to a minimum.
Burial homes are choosing less harmful chemicals for the embalming process, and willing families are given the option to choose a coffin that degrades easily under the earth. Whichever method you choose, micromanagement might be necessary to help make the final send-off as eco-friendly as possible. The more you know and control, the more eco-friendly the funeral can be. That is a difficult task though, which is why choosing the right funeral service plays such an important role.
The last wishes of the deceased should be respected and their own choice should be the determining factor regarding whether they are to be buried or cremated. However, when you are saddened by the loss of someone close to you, micromanaging every aspect of the funeral to make it eco-friendly may not always be possible or practical. This is why it is important to choose a funeral home that does not need to be micromanaged. One that is perfectly in tune with all eco-friendly measures necessary for a green cremation or burial.
For eco-friendly cremations, Fort Worth & Dallas Texas residents should pay a visit to simplecremation.org. The entire booking process can be completed online and at any hour of the day or night. The family-owned and operated service follows strict procedures by default, to make every cremation as eco-friendly, hassle-free, and cost-effective as possible for the grieving families. Such services allow families time to grieve, instead of them worrying about the logistics of the process, or whether the funeral will be polluting the environment.
As human beings, we hold the planet’s future in our hands. If a few steps can be taken to ensure that our final departure from earth plays at least a small role in ensuring its future, those steps are certainly worth considering.
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