3 Eco-Friendly Benefits of Cremation
Many people are starting to understand the importance of being a good steward of the environment. And while both burial and cremation are honorable body disposition options, it can be argued that the latter is the more environmentally friendly of the two. In fact, many people who plan cremation services in Waynesfield, OH do so because they see cremation as an particularly eco-friendly body disposition.
While a funeral home can help you make eco-friendly choices no matter which body disposition option you choose, consider these 3 eco-friendly benefits of cremation.
1. No Casket or Grave Markers Needed
One reason why cremation is eco-friendly is that it doesn’t require a casket or a grave marker such as a headstone. This will, of course, save you money. But it will also reduce your impact on the environment since you won’t need all the natural materials — wood, stone, and metal — required to make things like caskets and monuments.
2. Ground Space Not Required
Yet another reason why cremation is regarded as the most eco-friendly body disposition is that it requires no ground space whatsoever. So if you want your ashes to be placed into an urn, your family won’t have to bury anything at all. And if the plan is to sprinkle your ashes after the cremation, that won’t take up any ground space either. In case you were wondering, cremains, or cremation ashes, pose no environmental or health risk. Should you want your family to bury the run containing your ashes, your urn won’t take up nearly as much space as would a casket. So cremation means you will either take up a little bit or absolutely zero ground space.
3. Biodegradable Urn
If the plan is to have your family bury your ashes after the cremation, they can use a biodegradable urn. This will ensure that your urn breaks down and has no negative impact on the environment. Also consider that a biodegradable urn can be buried under the earth, buried at sea, or used to plant a tree seedling.
Are you looking for a Waynesfield, OH cremation services provider who will help you preplan an environmentally friendly final send-off? Is it possible you’d like to plan a cremation for a deceased family member? Get in touch with us at Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, a reputable cremation services and funeral services company serving families in the area. We specialize in helping people to plan final services for their loved ones and to preplan body dispositions for themselves as well. Understanding that most people have little to no experience arranging funerals and cremations, we aim to be a source of information, service, and compassion. You can get a hold of our funeral director by calling us at (419) 738-7676. If you’d prefer to speak to someone in person, feel free to visit our office at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. We’ll be honored to help you in any way we can so call or visit today.
