Three weeks ago, a man in Maine became the first in North America to be buried in one of Loop’s mushroom caskets. The company ...

The first Living Cocoon burial in the US (which follows thousands more using Loop Biotech’s mushroom casket in Europe), shows ...

The concept of green funerals (eco-friendly funerals) has seen a surge in interest in recent years, especially among younger ...

Loop Biotech is offering what they're calling a 'living cocoon' — a casket made of mushrooms and hemp. Here's how it works.

Although green burial is marketed as an eco-friendly choice, its customs existed long before the environmental movement. A simple burial without the frills of chemicals and concrete is ancient.

The Green Burial Council, founded in 2005, certifies 225 funeral homes—out of more than 15,000. But the number is growing, and establishments don’t have to be GBC-approved to offer green and ...

Thanks to the vision of entrepreneurs in the mortuary industry, digital tools and a range of modern choices for funeral ...

The 'green burial' options in Southern California are still limited and impractical. But new laws will make such services more accessible.

The Green Burial Council talks about “any form of disposition that reduces impact on the environment,” said Sam Perry, president of the national group. “We want to conserve land, protect ...

Green burials usually forgo chemical preservatives, such as formaldehyde (used in the embalming process), or unnecessary materials, such as metal (for caskets) and concrete (for burial vaults).

Registered “green burial” sites have grown from one in 2006 to more than 300 across 41 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. In Arizona, two mortuaries and one funeral home ...

What a Green Burial Really Looks Like. Special | 6m 43s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The green burial movement honors both the Earth and lost loved ones. Aired 04/07/2025 ...