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‘Green’ burials are slowly gaining ground among environmentalists

Awareness of eco-friendly death care is low even as the industry grows

conservation burial ground for green burials

Conservation burial grounds like the Carolina Memorial Sanctuary (pictured) in North Carolina double as a cemetery and nature preserve.

Green Burial Council

By Rachel Fritts

- More than 2 years ago

Despite “green” burials becoming increasingly available in North America, some older eco-conscious adults remain unaware of the option when planning for their deaths, a small study hints.