A green burial returns the body to the earth and does not contaminate the earth. A green burial:

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• Does not prepare the body with chemicals​.

• Does not use a vault.

• Does not use an impermeable casket.

• Does not use herbicides or pesticides in the landscaping.

• Does not mark the grave with headstones other than wooden plaques or natural rocks. GPS coordinates can be used in place of a physical marker.

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Green burials can cost as little as $2,000.