Why Death Care Is Actually A Sustainability Issue + An Intro To Green Burials

by mbg Senior Sustainability Editor Emma Loewe

August 2, 2022

In life, opportunities to talk about death are few and far between. As such, most of us don't give much thought to how our bodies will be treated after we pass away—and we may not even know that we have a choice in the matter.

The green burial movement seeks to change that through a more ecological, intentional, and community-minded approach to death and dying. Here's what green burial scholars and practitioners have to say about the method's benefits, logistics, and potential to redefine death care. Read more >>