
Eco-friendly crematorium is envisioned for Santa Monica
Experimental architect Margot Krasojević has proposed a fantastical, solar-powered crematorium in Santa Monica...

Washington becomes the first state to allow human composting
Washington is officially the first state to offer human composting as a substitute for cremation or burial. The...

'Water cremation' plans paused over fears liquefied remains could get in water system
The funeral industry could benefit from more environmentally friendly options. But some firms in the United Kingdom...

Canadian funeral home dissolves the dead and pours them down the drain
A Canadian funeral home called Hilton's AquaGreen Dispositions is the first in Ontario to use a pioneering "flameless"...

The Bios Incube grows a tree from the ashes of departed loved ones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPPBB1QPP88 The makers say the Bios Incube is the first incubator designed...

Canoe caskets let you set sail on your final voyage
Phoenix Boatworks has created a stunning work of art for a final resting place. Each piece is made to fit typical...

Eternal Reefs Can Turn Your Remains into a Habitat for Marine Life
Everyone knows that cremation is bad for the environment, and there are always more sustainable options for your...

And Vinyly Turns Your Remains Into a Vinyl Record When You Die!
"Dig into the groove!" If you want to be spinning jams into the afterlife, get your ashes pressed into a vinyl...

'Green Cremation' Company Resomation Ltd Comes To Minnesota
Last year, we did an article on Resomation Ltd, a Scottish company that aims to combat the environmental impact...

Turn Your Cremated Remains into Live Ammunition with Holy Smoke
With all the talk these days about the destructive and toxic nature of modern day burials, sustainable ways to...

Artist Uses 3D Printer to Turn Human Ashes into Objects
Photo by Designboom Dutch Designer Wieki Somers just might have found the next new renewable building material...