If you are concerned about your environmental footprint, you may be researching green burials in Queensland.
At Anton Brown Funerals in Brisbane, we’ve not received a request for a green or natural burial as yet, but if someone wishes to pursue a more sustainable burial option, we would certainly work to fulfil those wishes.
Below, we discuss what a green burial might entail and cemeteries close to Brisbane which offer more sustainable burial options.
What is a Green Burial?
Green burials or funerals are a more sustainable alternative to traditional funeral and burial arrangements as they remove elements that are detrimental to the environment.
For example:
- Headstones aren’t used to mark a person’s burial site, instead markers such as a rock, tree or plant may be used in their place. In some natural burial sites grave markers are not allowed at all.
- The coffin is eco-friendly and made from biodegradable materials such as cardboard, paper, wicker, soft woods, bamboo
- An eco-urn which is made from biodegradable materials, such as unfired clay, tree bark or recycled paper, is used to house a person’s cremated remains.
- Biodegradable clothing or shrouds are used to dress the body
- Embalming does not occur, as it uses specific chemicals to slow down the body’s natural decomposition process.
Green Burial Queensland
In South-East Queensland and surrounds there is only a small number of places to have a green or natural burial, including:
- Alberton Cemetery at Alberton (Gold Coast)
While green or natural burials are not commonplace – and to date we are yet to receive a request for this kind of burial – we are willing to accommodate your needs and wishes for a funeral or burial that is eco-friendly.
Please contact our team on (07) 3217 3088 if you have any questions or you are ready to begin making arrangements.
Anton Brown Funerals is a family-owned, Queensland funeral company which was established in 1995.
Our Brisbane-based team of funeral directors are honest, professional, compassionate and understanding, and always put our clients and their needs first.
We go above and beyond to ensure your loved one’s funeral arrangements are tailored to their final wishes and can assist you with burials, cremations, coffins, floral arrangements, pre-planning and more.
If you need help organising a dignified funeral service, we are available to discuss arrangements 24/7, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today on (07) 3217 3088 or send us a message online here.
