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Embracing Sustainable Farewells with Greenhaven Funerals

For many individuals, choosing greener options as part of their funeral is really important to them. It may have been part of how they lived their life, so why not ensure it is carried through as part of their funeral and final farewell celebration?

At Greenhaven Funerals, we understand the importance of honouring your loved ones while also respecting and preserving our environment. Our green funerals are designed to offer a meaningful and sustainable way to say goodbye, reflecting your commitment to eco-friendly practices and environmental stewardship.

We are proud to have been recognised as leading providers of green and eco friendly funerals in Melbourne. Creating beautiful funerals that are not only unique, but will leave a lighter footprint on the earth as well, is something we are passionate about. We are constantly learning new ways to do this, and we love educating our communities as well so they have all the options available to them. We offer a range of services and products that align with natural funerals and sustainable principles, ensuring that your farewell is both dignified and eco-conscious.

 

Eco-Friendly Funerals – A Thoughtful Choice

Green funerals are a thoughtful choice for those who wish to minimise their environmental impact. Our eco friendly funerals in Melbourne focus on reducing carbon footprints, conserving natural resources, and using biodegradable materials. This approach not only honours the deceased but also supports the planet, creating a lasting legacy of care and respect for nature.

 

Natural Burial Options

Our natural funerals in Melbourne are designed to return the body to the earth in a way that promotes the natural decomposition process. We offer natural burial grounds where the use of embalming fluids, concrete vaults, and non-biodegradable materials is minimised or eliminated. These natural funerals and burial sites are often preserved as natural habitats, providing a serene and beautiful resting place that benefits the environment.

Choices and options include:

  • environmentally friendly coffins or shrouds,
  • bio-degradable garments for the deceased
  • natural burial grounds,
  • on-line death and funeral notices
  • memorial stationary made from recycled paper
  • catering / refreshments from locally sourced providers using organic produce.

 

If you would like to discuss all the available options, please call us at any time for a friendly chat on (03) 9569 0534.

Choices and
options include:

  • environmentally friendly coffins or shrouds,
  • bio-degradable garments for the deceased
  • natural burial grounds,
  • on-line death and funeral notices
  • memorial stationary made from recycled paper
  • catering / refreshments from locally sourced providers using organic produce.

If you would like to discuss all the available options, please call us at any time for a friendly chat on (03) 9569 0534.

Sustainable Coffins and Shrouds

Handwoven Caskets are certainly one way you can be a bit more gentler on the earth and we are pleased to show you some of the farewells we have created over the journey using these fabulous, naturally made caskets. Greenhaven Funerals provides a range of eco-friendly coffins and shrouds, crafted from sustainable materials such as willow, bamboo, and sustainably grown pine. These options decompose naturally, reducing the environmental impact and promoting sustainability. Our biodegradable garments for the deceased are also made from natural fibres, ensuring that every aspect of the funeral is aligned with green funerals principles.

Environmentally Friendly Memorials

In addition to sustainable burial practices, Greenhaven Funerals offers a variety of eco-friendly memorial options. We provide online funeral notices to reduce paper use, and our memorial stationery is printed on recycled paper. Our catering services feature locally sourced organic foods, further supporting sustainable practices. These green funerals in Melbourne not only honour the memory of your loved ones but also reflect a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Personalised Green Funeral Services

Understanding that every farewell is unique, Greenhaven Funerals offers personalised green funeral services tailored to meet your specific needs and wishes. Whether you prefer a simple, natural funeral ceremony or a more elaborate eco-friendly funeral, our compassionate team is here to assist you in creating a meaningful tribute. We support you through every step of the planning process, ensuring that your choices are respected and your loved one’s life is celebrated in a way that aligns with your values.

Supporting Sustainable Practices

Choosing natural funerals in Melbourne with Greenhaven Funerals means supporting broader environmental sustainability efforts. Our practices help reduce the use of non-renewable resources, lower carbon emissions, and promote the preservation of natural habitats. By opting for eco friendly funerals, you are contributing to a healthier planet for future generations.

At Greenhaven Funerals, we are committed to providing compassionate and sustainable funeral services that honour both your loved ones and the environment

Our green funerals in Melbourne offer a respectful and eco-conscious way to say goodbye, ensuring that your farewell is as gentle on the earth as it is meaningful. Let us help you create a lasting legacy of love and respect with our natural and eco-friendly funeral options. For more information on our green funeral services or to discuss our cremation, burial or memorial options, please contact our dedicated team today.

Eco-Friendly Coffins​

Willow burial trays, willow caskets, bio-board caskets, sustainably grown pine are all great eco-friendly options for you to consider. Talk to us about what’s possible.

Eco-Friendly Shrouds

A shroud is usually made cotton or unbleached calico. Your loved one is wrapped in a number of layers of the material prior to being placed into one of our wicker or timber burial trays before their service takes place.

Natural Burial Grounds

In Victoria, we are very lucky to have a number of cemeteries that will allow a natural burial to occur. Speak to us about options and ideas on the perfect natural burial for your loved one.

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