Ecological coffins: respect for the environment reaches funerals

The greater ecological awareness of companies and society in general affects all sectors of activity. From now on, the concern for the protection of the environment and the mitigation of the effects of global warming are present in the strategies of companies of all sizes and in all sectors, including the funeral sector.

The ecological trend prevails and sustainability has also reached the world of funerals through the creation of Ecological Caskets. These types of coffins allow for much more environmentally friendly burials. reduce the impact it usually generates and that it is much bigger than you might think.

Funeral homes can also become eco-friendly and with these funeral caskets they are doing their part against climate change. But, What are the characteristics of ecological coffins? We see below its main qualities.

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How are the ecological coffins?

The ecological coffins are characterized by:

Less use of wood

Eco-friendly caskets use a smaller amount of wood in their manufacture without sacrificing the best quality. They are a perfectly safe way to bury or cremate a loved one without the need for a traditional casket. East less use of wood reduces the cost of the coffin by up to 30%.

Without dyes or varnish

Eco-coffins are characterized by their completely natural nature, i.e. by do not use varnish or dyes on its surface to add a touch of elegance or sophistication. Many families prefer this type of coffin, especially when they become aware of the environmental impact of traditional ones and when they opt for cremation, a practice in which the coffin used does not matter.

Fewer pollutants

According to a study prepared by the Natural Death Center, ecological coffins generate up to 90% less polluting emissions when used for incineration. In addition, crematory furnaces require up to 60% less energy for incineration, which contributes to reducing both energy consumption and polluting emissions. Nature wins in all aspects.

Wide offer

Although it is a nascent market that is starting to take off, ecological coffins today have a wide offer. Eco coffins can be found in materials such as plywood or wood from certified forests. In addition, companies in the sector buy natural wood from fair trade companies to guarantee the well-being of ecosystems and the populations that inhabit them.

A trend in the world

This trend of performing funerals with low ecological impact has reached the whole world. This type of funeral is the order of the day in countries like UK, Canada or USA, where eco-burials are regularly offered at funeral homes. There are even regulations that encourage “green” funeral products, especially for cremation.

Some countries have regulated what is or is not considered an eco-friendly coffin. In some Anglo-Saxon countries, for a coffin to be considered ecological, it must not contain plastic or acrylic materials, in addition to the fact that the wood used has been produced in an ecologically sustainable manner. In some countries, it is even required that the transport of the manufacturing materials and the coffin to its destination does not exceed 2,500 kilometers in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint.

One of the regulatory changes that many countries are facing relates to allowing eco-friendly coffins in materials other than wood. We are talking about materials such as bamboo or wicker, both sustainable craft materials and low environmental impact. But it will not be at all strange that in a short time they will be allowed by law throughout the EU.

Companies in the funeral sector are adapting to consumer demands to carry out more sustainable funerals for their loved ones, leaving as few traces as possible and able to manage the natural decomposition of the body without causing any type of contamination. In short, it is a step towards greater sustainability that was bound to happen sooner or later in this sector as well.

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