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3 Reasons Why Cremation is Good for the Environment

Cremation has become a popular alternative to burial in recent years, and not just for cost reasons. Just ask cremation service providers in Maple Shade, NJ.

There are several compelling environmental benefits of cremation that have led many people to reconsider their options after death.

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to lay your loved one to rest, read on for everything you need to know about cremation and its green benefits.

1. There’s no need for toxic chemicals

Embalming fluid contains formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, and mutagen that can cause cancer and genetic defects in humans and animals. Formaldehyde is also a suspected human carcinogen that can cause cancer in humans.

You don’t need embalming fluids to cremate a body, and there are no health risks associated with cremated remains.

And unless you choose a cremation package with burial elements like a viewing, you can go through the entire process without using any toxic chemicals.

Also, while cremation isn’t completely green as currently commonly practiced, there are cleaner options like aquamation (water cremation). Some crematoriums also use solar to power their cremation chamber instead of natural gas, which has a more negative environmental impact.

2. No need for a casket or burial vault

Cremation does not require a casket or vault before the body is buried. Caskets are typically made from wood or metal, and vaults are used to prevent the casket from sinking into the ground after the burial.

The production of these materials requires large amounts of fossil fuels and other natural resources, which are non-renewable resources that may eventually run out.

Furthermore, cremation saves you time and energy by allowing you to arrange a memorial service in a more convenient location. It can be somewhere central to attendees or online if you wish to conserve even more energy.

You may also arrange the memorial whenever you want, use environmentally friendly decorations, and choose a location that requires fewer people to travel.

3. Cremation saves land

Finally, cremation does not require a burial plot to be purchased for the body to be buried. With the US running out of burial space, cremation helps conserve what’s left for use by the living.

After a body has been cremated, the ashes can be scattered or kept in an urn, both of which require far less space than a casket.

cremation service in Maple Shade NJNo one can predict what the future holds, and that is especially true when it comes to the environment. We don’t know what the state of our world will be in a few decades, let alone centuries from now.

That’s why some people opt for cremation instead of traditional burial to give their loved one a chance at being buried in an eco-friendly way.

Choosing cremation services over burial services is a great way to save money on funeral costs and help the environment. Call to speak with our expert today if you need help deciding between burial and cremation services in Maple Shade, NJ for immediate need or planning ahead. See our testimonials.

 

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ADDRESS: 600 E Main St, Maple Shade, NJ 08052, USA
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