Madeleine Sutcliffe, an 80-year-old suffering from lung cancer, expressed a desire to be turned into either a pearl or an artificial reef after her death, reflecting a growing trend toward environmentally sustainable funerals. Her son Adam highlighted the serenity he feels when diving near reefs, illustrating a personal connection to this idea. Recent statistics show a sharp increase in families exploring green funeral options, with many councils in the UK offering natural burial grounds. This shift marks a move towards more innovative and eco-friendly death care methods, including human composting and biodegradable urns.
I don't think a pearl is possible but if mum's ashes are made into an artificial reef, I'll be able to dive to it, he said.
Wanting an environmental funeral was a radical concept. Now, it's increasingly mainstream: a recent report found over 60% of families interested in green funeral options.
There are new options available for those who want their death celebrated sustainably, including decomposers that turn bodies into fertile soil and fungi bodysuits.
The world's first mushroom coffin - a living coffin.
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