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Sample Natural & Biodegradable Burial Materials

Green Burial

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Natural wood.

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Natural fiber shroud.

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Wicker, Rattan, Banana Leaf, Seagrass, Water Hyacinth, and similar

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Trees, branches, other forest materials.

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Rattan, mushroom, paper, and other biodegradable materials.

This image is the composting process prior to Green Burial.

Cremation Burial

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Paper

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Bamboo

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Wicker, Rattan, Banana Leaf, Seagrass, Water Hyacinth, and similar

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Sand & Biodegradable Natural Binder (not fired clay or terracotta)

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Papier-mâché

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Olive stones and plant extracts

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Plant-based Material

Himalayan Rock Salt

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Natural wood. Glue and finish are organic and biodegradable.

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Tree Bark

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