All About Biodegradable and Earth Friendly Urns for Burial

Updated on 11/13/2020

As many people seek to live greener lives, continuing that momentum in death is becoming more popular. As a result, biodegradable urns are increasingly in demand.

Cremation is not only budget-friendly, but an eco-friendly option as well and biodegradable urns allow the life to come full circle, returning to nature. Over 50 million people die each year. Traditional burial services can have a very negative environmental impact, but choosing green options such as a bio urn help lessen the impact on the earth. 

Formaldehyde, a chemical often used in traditional embalming practices, is considered harmful by many including by the World Health Organization. Once in the ground it has the potential to seep into the earth, contaminating the ground and water. Biodegradable urns come in many forms, which can be dissolved, disintegrated or decompose naturally.

Here are a few options to consider.

Pillow Biodegradable Urns

Pillow type urns are 100% biodegradable and water friendly, easy-to-use in the ocean, lake, river or other body of water.  These biodegradable urns are designed to set directly into the water, slipping under peacefully within a few minutes.  They are made with a corn starch water soluble, biodegradable bag, and will dissolve entirely in time under water.

Recycled Biodegradable Urns

Some earns are created from recycled materials and decompose over time in the earth once buried. These biodegradable urns will remain intact if indoors, and will not breakdown until placed in the elements, buried in earth or water.

Box Biodegradable Urns

There are burial urns created with handmade or other naturally sourced paper, often comprised of leaves and pressed flower petals. These burial urns can come in traditional box shapes with biodegradable bags inside, which are safely buried in the ground or in the sea.

Pod Biodegradable Urns

When buried in the earth, new innovative pod urns will return to natural organic material in just a few months. This 100% biodegradable, environmentally-friendly urns are the latest in green cremation and offer a soft, pebbled feel. Then the pod biodegradable urn can be buried or used to scatter ashes on land or in water.

Making green, environmentally-conscious decisions in life can now certainly be carried through to the end of life on this earth. Making your wishes known to family beforehand will ensure your desires are carried out and that the green ideals in which you lived your life will follow you through to the end.

There are many organizations that offer funeral information on protecting the earth through environmentally sustainable death care and the reduction of carbon emissions, toxic materials and waste.

Check out our Blog on Biodegradable Urns, or if you have any questions feel free to contact us.