How deep are you buried in a green burial?

3-4 feet
Burial at 3-4 feet rather than 5-6 feet places the body at a depth that allows greater oxygen flow, which in turn feeds bacteria, resulting in more rapid, efficient decomposition. In addition, at a depth of 3-4 feet, beneficial carrion beetles burrow in to aid the process.

What is the average cost of a green burial?

Natural burials cost an average of $2,000 to $3,000 including a burial plot, interment fees and a shroud or environmentally friendly casket, according to Sehee. A traditional funeral can cost much more.

How long does it take for a body to decompose in a green burial?

Due diligence in establishing the cemetery site after investigating aquifer and known water sources is recommended. As an alternate perspective: One body will decompose over a period of 4 to 6 weeks, releasing about 12 gallons of moisture.

What happens to bones in a green burial?

A. Depending on soil type, oxygen availability, and moisture present, it takes on average 6 weeks to lose the majority of soft tissue through moisture absorption by the soil, and up to 2 years for complete decomposition. It may take up to twenty years for bones to absorb in moist soils.

Can you bury someone without a coffin?

A person can be directly interred in the earth, in a shroud, or in a vault without a casket. There is no state law that dictates what a casket must be made of, either. Many of our Simple Pine Box caskets, though intended for natural burial, are enclosed in concrete vaults in conventional cemeteries.

Is Cremation cheaper than green burial?

Plots for green burials in a eco-friendly cemetery, for example, tend to be larger than those in a conventional cemetery so they may cost more. The cost for a gravesite and interment range from $200 to $1,000 for cremated remains.

What are the cons of green burials?

Traditional Burial Cons

• Ground and burial restrictions.
• High associated cost.
• Negative impact of embalming.
• Other environmental repercussions.