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... > social science subjects > sociology > aging and the life course > death and dying > disposition of the deceased > green burials
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > death and dying > disposition of the deceased > green burials
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green burials  

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  • Green burials use environmentally friendly techniques to dispose of bodies and minimize the financial costs associated with funerals. In general, green burials require biodegradable coffins or shrouds if anything is used to cover the body at all. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; Green Burials]

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