Green Funerals Pontypridd

Now, more than ever, people look towards environmentally friendly alternatives in all aspects of life and death. If you wish to minimise your impact on the environment, speak to us about arranging green funerals in Pontypridd and the South Wales Valleys. We offer a range of environmentally conscious options including woodland burials and ways to make traditional services better for nature. Please contact us for further information.

What is an Eco Funeral?

An eco funeral means taking a conscious decision to limit the carbon footprint and environmental impact when a loved one dies. Eco-friendly options can apply to both traditional services and woodland burials.

How to Make a Traditional Funeral Service Eco-Friendly?

There are many ways in which you can make a traditional service better for the environment, such as:

Choose a local venue to limit the distance people need to travel.
Funeral cars & procession – if cars for mourners are not a necessity, exclusion of fleet vehicles will result in less carbon emissions.
Find out if there is the possibility of the provision of an electric hearse.
Eco-friendly coffins & caskets – opt for an eco-conscious coffin or casket made from biodegradable, plastic free materials.
Shrouds & gowns – choose an organic material from sustainable sources.
Decline embalming – many green burial plots will not allow embalming due to the chemical content.
Request that people make donations to a charity of choice rather than sending flowers. Further, suggest contributing to an environment-centred charity to help in more ways than one.

Woodland Burials

Woodland burials are becoming more popular for many reasons. We can arrange woodland burials in Pontypridd and the surrounding areas, and our services can be tailored to meet your individual needs. This is the ideal option for those that wish to have a natural service that will not damage the environment.

What is a woodland burial?

A woodland burial is a green funeral service that respects the environment more than any other type of service. Some cemeteries have plots specifically for eco burials or you can choose a natural burial ground in a protected woodland or green space.

Instead of monumental masonry, trees are planted to mark the resting place. Some natural burial grounds have benches that can be inscribed to serve as a memorial. Just like a normal cemetery, visitors are welcome to spend time, and many find the natural surroundings comforting and peaceful.

The requirements of each burial ground may differ. We can advise on the guidelines for each green cemetery. Generally speaking, the body must not be embalmed, and the coffin or casket, clothing or shroud must be 100% biodegradable.

Talk to Us About Eco-funerals

If you would like further information on eco-funerals and the available options, please call our team and ask about our green funerals in Pontypridd and the South Wales Valleys.