Land & Sea: Why people are choosing green burials

Green burials don't have any embalming and there are no preservatives in the shroud or casket. A growing number of people are rethinking the role of traditional cemeteries with an eye to a greener future. For some it’s about staying close to nature, for others it’s about ensuring death doesn’t contribute to emissions. ➤ Subscribe:    / @cbcns   Writer/director: Connie Littlefield Camera: Mark Crosby, Dave Laughlin Original airdate: Nov. 27, 2022 More Land & Sea episodes are available on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/land-and-sea-network #greenburials #environment #ecology 00:00 What is a green burial 08:35 Spaces in conventional cemeteries 13:03 Interfaith cemetery 17:40 Biodegradable caskets