Cremation has become increasingly popular over the years. It is no surprise that almost all funeral homes offer cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL. Cremation is less expensive than a traditional burial, and the cremains is versatile– they can be stored in an urn or scattered. But cremation is also eco-friendly. Some of the top reasons why cremation is an eco-friendly body disposition method include:
No Need for Embalming Fluid
When a body is being prepared for a traditional burial, it is often embalmed to help preserve it until the date of the funeral and burial. While embalming fluid does a good job at preserving, it is also toxic. It is considered a hazardous material that is harmful for the environment. It is also possible for embalming liquid to seep into the soil and contaminate the groundwater.
Most bodies that are cremated are not embalmed beforehand. If direct cremation is chosen, the cremation occurs shortly after death, so only minimal refrigeration storage is needed. When you choose cremation, you can rest assured that no toxic chemicals will be used to preserve your body.
Help Preserve Land
Existing cemeteries only have so much available space. That means that only so many burial plots are available. When cemeteries run out of space they either need to expand or new cemeteries are needed. Creating new cemeteries requires developing land, which can result in cutting down trees and destroying natural habitats.
Being cremated is an easy and simple way to help preserve land. After cremation, cremains is placed in a portable urn. Urns are typically kept in the home of a loved one. Cremation does not require the use of any land, so you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your death will not contribute to the problem of natural land being developed into cemetery space.
Avoid Using Natural Materials for Caskets
Caskets are made of a variety of materials, but wood caskets have long been a very popular choice. Unfortunately, manufacturing wood caskets requires the wood from a lot of trees, which means that numerous trees are cut down each year just so caskets can be made. This can contribute to deforestation and the disruption of fragile ecosystems.
Cremation is a much more eco-friendly choice because there is no need for a large wood casket. Many people opt to be cremated in
thick cardboard caskets. These types of caskets require only a fraction of the natural materials that are necessary to manufacture a traditional wood casket. Likewise, there are now many urns that are made of recycled and renewable materials. Not to mention the fact that an urn is so much smaller than a casket.
If you’re someone who cares about the environment and wants to preserve the earth for future generations, cremation is a good choice. When making final arrangements for a deceased loved one, you won’t have any problem finding cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL. If you have any questions about cremation or would like to learn more about it, please contact Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory at (305) 548-8729.
