Burial Products
See below for a list of GBC-Certified Product Providers. To update contact information or photos please email info@greenburialcouncil.org
Shrouds
Life Forest’s Wool Cremation Burial Shrouds
Hillsborough, NH
603-315-0790
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"Life Forest’s Wool Cremation Burial Shrouds are elegant, soft, beautiful and made of 100 percent wool. In essence, wrapping your loved one in warm comfort. Our search for the perfect biodegradable urn option led us on a scientific journey. We wanted to ensure that whatever we placed in the earth would not only act as an environmental protectant from the alkaline in the cremains, but also would nourish our families' memorial trees as the product biodegraded. The answer came in the form of wool. Wool in fact, upon biodegrading, becomes a natural rich compost for the burial tree, releasing sulfur, nitrogen, and magnesium."
Passages International's Anubis and Bamboo Shrouds
Albuquerque, NM
888-480-6400
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"A growing number of people are looking for greener funeral options. Passages offers the most complete selection of sustainably produced and biodegradable urns, shrouds, caskets, and memorial products. We are dedicated to offering personalized options to families who desire environmentally-friendly choices for their end-of-life rituals."
Sanctum Shrouds
Quebec, Canada
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Sanctum is a brand of high-end scented shrouds for the eco-conscious funeral industry, including natural burial, cremation, aquamation and human composting, as well as for home funeral ceremonies. I source a variety of high-quality organic fabrics which are soft to the touch and biodegradable. I tint these fabrics with colourful, non-toxic plant dyes and infuse them with my proprietary plant-based antibacterial formula, which neutralizes malodor and replaces it with pleasant, fresh scents of nature. The result for families is a comforting, beautiful, aromatic cocoon wrapped around their loved one which will carry them to their final resting place.
Caskets
Concept Caskets, Inc.
St-Edouard de Lotbiniere, Quebec
800-463-9515
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"Our daily mission being to supply flawless caskets is our testimony towards bereaved families. We definitely understand the importance of the last ritual, therefore producing the casket you have chosen for the loved one in a dignified and respectful manner."
Florence Casket Company
Florence, MA
800-543-6929
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"Crafting quality caskets since 1873. Located in the beautiful town of Florence in Western Mass, Family-owned Florence Casket has been a leader in finely crafted caskets for over a century. Florence Casket Company manufactures environmentally friendly products. We gladly customize caskets to your specifications with regard to finishes, moldings, hardware, and interiors, making a casket unique like the individual."
Passages International, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
888-480-6400
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"A growing number of people are looking for greener funeral options. Passages offers the most complete selection of sustainably produced and biodegradable urns, shrouds, caskets, and memorial products. We are dedicated to offering personalized options to families who desire environmentally-friendly choices for their end-of-life rituals."
Setas Eternal Living - MyCoffin
Greencastle, PA
888-366-7335
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At Setas Eternal Living, we believe in honoring life's cycle while respecting the environment. Our mission is to provide sustainable and meaningful farewell solutions that celebrate life, support ecological balance, and create a positive legacy for future generations.Our flagship product, MyCoffin, utilizes 80 pounds of hemp hurd, a material that sequesters substantial amounts of CO2 during its growth. Setas Eternal Living is committed to offering sustainable burial options that significantly reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional burial practices.
Starmark Cremation Products
Richmond, IN
888-366-7335
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Starmark Cremation and Funeral Products began in 2004 and today leads in all of its market segments occupying more than 220,000 square feet of space in its Richmond, Indiana and Lakeland, Florida locations combined. Starmark manufactures products such as ceremonial rental caskets, corrugated fiberboard inserts, Artisan alternative cremation containers, and urns (Starmark is the largest maker of cremation urns in North America). Starmark Cremation Products are sold directly to Funeral Homes and Crematories nationwide and through authorized casket distribution companies continent-wide.
Victoriaville & Co.
Victoriaville, Quebec
819-752-3388
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"Respect for nature is a priority here at Victoriaville & Co. As a casket manufacturer, we draw on nature’s abundance, and it is our responsibility to conserve these resources to guarantee their sustainability. Our most cherished value is, of course, offering our clients exceptional quality while preserving the environment."
Woodland Casket Company
Hartville, OH
351-CASKETS
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"We’re transforming the age-old notion of "just bury me in a plain wooden box" into a sustainable and dignified reality. Our mission is to craft eco-friendly, beautifully designed wooden caskets using sustainable practices, ensuring that every farewell honors both your loved ones and the environment. With Woodland Casket Co you’re choosing a meaningful, green alternative that respects the planet while providing a timeless and elegant resting place."
Urns
Nordmark Jacobsen
North Vancouver, British Columbia
604-366-9424
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"We set out to make a biodegradable urn with the high quality and functionality of a permanent urn at an attractive price. Developed in consultation with the Danish funeral industry, casket manufacturers and crematoriums, we developed NatureUrn., vegetable based and completely biodegradable."
Passages International, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
888-480-6400
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"A growing number of people are looking for greener funeral options. Passages offers the most complete selection of sustainably produced and biodegradable urns, caskets, and memorial products. We are dedicated to offering personalized options to families who desire environmentally-friendly choices for their end-of-life rituals."