Green Goodbyes: Funera’s Eco-Friendly Send-Off
GREEN GOODBYES: FUNERA'S ECO-FRIENDLY SEND-OFF
Funera Sydney is on a mission to make farewells eco-friendly. Research shows traditional burials generate 39 kg of CO2, while cremations contribute 160 kg (source). However, considering the long run, burials are 10% more environmentally taxing due to maintenance.
UNVEILING THE GREEN DEBATE: BURIAL VS. CREMATION
Funera Sydney suggests simple steps for a sustainable goodbye:
- Choose sustainable coffins - bio-board, wicker, or cardboard.
- Dress the departed in biodegradable garments.
- Plant a tree in their memory.
- Go digital with funeral notices and electronic Orders of Service.
- Explore green burials for a more natural farewell.
- Opt for recycled paper for memorial cards.
- Consider locally sourced catering for wakes.
CLOSING THOUGHTS ON SUSTAINABLE GOODBYES
Cremations may have a higher initial carbon footprint, but their long-term impact is 10% less, considering factors like cemetery maintenance. The choice of a coffin also matters.