You may have seen an article or heard something on the news regarding Green Burials. This is a fairly new concept but in many ways is a return to funeral customs from many years ago. Green burials are simplified services where the deceased is not embalmed but may still allow for viewing by the family. The burial would be with a casket made of wood or fiberboard that is designed to disintegrate in the ground, and there is no burial vault or outer container used. Most perpetual care cemeteries do not allow this type of burial and currently there are not many cemeteries that do allow this. It would be possible in a family cemetery to have a green burial and at Andrews Mortuary we can certainly work with anyone who might choose this option. Our goal as always is to provide the most meaningful type of service for each family and to honor the wishes of the deceased. Green Burial is not for everyone but for those who may choose it we can certainly help in putting the arrangments together. For more information about Green Burials, see the Green Burial Council