Three Different Types Of Green Caskets To Honor Your Loved One
Posted on: 22 October 2015
If your loved one enjoyed a green lifestyle you may be looking for a green casket. Green caskets aren't as plain as you may be expecting. Ingenuity has allowed these caskets to be made with many different materials and be made in many different shapes. By knowing what types of green caskets are available to you, you'll be able to properly honor your loved one.
Wooden Caskets
Wooden caskets are made from unfinished wood, most commonly from pine. In order for the casket to be considered green, it can't be varnished or finished. The unfinished nature of these caskets opens the doors to be creative with burying your loved one. You can paint the casket with biodegradable paints, and include your loved one's favorite quotes. You could also consider giving family and friends paint or pens to write messages on the unfinished wood.
Unfinished wooden caskets come in a variety of shapes, though they're usually available in a plain box shape. Different woods give these caskets their unique textures. Some of these wooden caskets are available to be assembled yourself. This can both save you money and help you work through your grief by assembling the casket.
Woven Caskets
Woven caskets can be made out of seagrass, bamboo or willow bark. The tightly woven fibers used in these caskets makes them incredibly strong. Different motifs can be woven into the caskets to make them personal. On the outside of the casket, the spaces in the weaving make it easy to attach favorite flowers or personal mementos. The renewable nature of the fibers used to weave these caskets helps to honor your loved one's devotion to the planet.
Paper Caskets
When you hear paper casket, you're probably thinking of something plain and flimsy. Paper caskets are made from recycled newspapers with natural cotton binders mixed in to the pulp. This combination is what makes a paper casket strong. The outside of the casket are finished with dyed bark pulp, and some even feature decorative motifs that have been silk-screened on.
A Note On Green Burials
If you wish to give your loved one a green burial, it's important to note that green burials can only be performed at approved cemeteries. Before making your arrangements make sure that your chosen cemetery is zoned for green burials. With the proper planning, you'll be able to give your loved one a burial that honors their love of the planet and your love of them.
For more information, contact various homes, like the Lisa Scott Funeral Home, to find out their policies on green burials.
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