Green Burial Services

• A simpler form of burial which does not involve embalming or the use of a concrete vault in the ground.
• A form of burial which does require the use of a biodegradable casket or shroud.
• A form of burial in a cemetery (or a section of a cemetery) that is often managed for wildlife and plant diversity.
• A method which supports the natural processes of decomposition in the Earth and creates minimal pollution or waste.

Yes. A church service, graveside service, or memorial service can take place just as it would with a regular burial or cremation. As experts in creating these types of events, we can help you to plan a ceremony or gathering in any setting to help you remember and honor your loved one if you would like to do so.

In addition, for those who would like to keep their loved one’s body at home, we can assist and support with a wake or funeral in the home before burial. (This is still legal in the state of Pennsylvania).

This is an option which is available in Chester County, PA at Old Kennett Friends Meeting House cemetery. Cemetery fees and the cost of a plot are separate from the services of the funeral home. Please contact the cemetery directly to purchase a plot.

Old Kennett Cemetery Regs - May 2020.pdf



Green burial is also available in other parts of Pennsylvania. For a complete list of cemeteries that offer this option, click on the following link for a directory.

Friends of Green Burial PA - Cemetery Directory

https://greenburialpa.org/directory-1

For pricing and information on our green burial products and services, please reach out to us for a copy of our General Price List.

Along with keeping the body cool in refrigeration until the time of the burial, we can help your family acquire a casket or shroud that meets the criteria for a natural burial.



Where Can I Learn More?

Friends of Green Burial PA - https://greenburialpa.org/

Green Burial Council - https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/