You may have noticed more and more is coming out about the idea of “green burial” or a more eco-conscious approach to end-of-life care. While this may seem anecdotal, it is backed up by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) who, in 2024, reported an increase of about 13% in people’s interest in exploring green funeral options. That’s a significant increase. But what does that really mean and is a green funeral even possible at this stage?
Most of the news stories on the topic cover things like green burial where no embalming is done, and no vault is used in the ground. They also reference water cremation which uses water and alkali instead of fire and human composting that reduces the body to soil. These are great ideas worthy of more research from the experts in our field, but at this time, they aren’t truly viable choices. Water cremation and human composting are not yet legal in all U.S. states and green burial, while legal, is very rarely permitted by most reputable cemeteries for various reasons.
This is where FT comes in. Our decades-long experience makes us a leader in cremation technology. An investment in an FT machine will reduce your company’s carbon footprint.
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- Reduce your use of fossil fuels by up to 70% per cremation
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In short, our proven experience at FT works for you. You’ll save money for your business in the long run while providing a more environmentally friendly cremation option for your customers. Reach out today to learn more about how FT can help you.