Go green six feet under
Many people will prepare for their departure from this world by getting their business and financial affairs in order but what about ensuring your funeral is green? Typical coffins or caskets made of everything from stainless steel to fiberglass are not only manufactured irresponsibly but the lacquer, resin, glues, finishes and solvents (not to mention the embalming process) don't allow for the coffin or its contents to biodegrade. Have no fear -- green options are here!!From the shroud to bamboo, wicker to cardboard, papier-mache to sustainably harvested wood, there is an option for you. I had no idea there would be so many possibilities. I even came across a fantastic substitution for a headstone -- plant a tree above the grave which will continue to grow and flourish for years to come. For more fascinating funeral fashions check out these websites and get to planning for the future today: OnEarth, Eco Casket, Kinkaraco.
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