What is Green Burial?

• A. The burial of an unembalmed body in a biodegradable shroud or casket without vaults/grave liners.
• B. Cremation followed by scattering ashes.
• C. Burial with vaults and non-biodegradable materials.
• D. Embalming required.

Answer: (A)

Green burial is an eco-friendly burial choice that aims to return the body to the earth with minimal environmental impact. It typically involves an unembalmed body placed directly into soil in a biodegradable container, such as a simple shroud or a natural, biodegradable casket, and without vaults or grave liners. By avoiding embalming and using materials that break down naturally, decomposition proceeds with fewer chemicals and barriers, supporting a more sustainable return to the earth. This often takes place in a green or natural cemetery that允许 no concrete vaults and non-biodegradable materials.

The other scenarios don’t fit this approach: cremation followed by scattering ashes changes the method of disposition away from burial; burial with vaults and non-biodegradable materials introduces barriers to decomposition; embalming is typically avoided in green burial.