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End of Life Category: Alternatives to Burial & Cremation

More people are exploring alternatives to traditional burial and cremation. Options that reflect personal values, environmental concerns, or a desire for something unique. This section introduces a range of choices, including alkaline hydrolysis, human composting, body donation, burial at sea, and more. Whether you’re planning ahead or just curious, these articles offer thoughtful insights to help you understand what’s possible and find the option that feels right for you.





  • Jeff Edwards of Edwards Funeral Service demonstrates how alkaline hydrolysis works

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  • Mortician Caitlin Doughty Talks With the Founder of Recompose About Human Composting

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  • Learn about Better Place Forests, a natural alternative to a traditional cemetery, in this article from Forbes

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  • Sierra Club Magazine discusses the logistics of human composting

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  • What Are Some Alternatives to Traditional Burial and Cremation?

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  • Alternatives to Burial & Cremation Additional Resources

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  • What Is Entombment? How Does It Differ From Burial?

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  • What Is the Process of Promession?

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  • What Is a Tree Pod Burial?

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  • What Is the “Body Worlds” Exhibit?

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