Sorting Fact From Fiction: Green Burial Myths Debunked
Sorting Fact From Fiction: Green Burial Myths Debunked Part of our free public webinar series, Emily Miller and Dawn Harth are debunking the most commonly held myths about green burial. Is it legal? Can you become a tree when you die? Do green burials contaminate the water table? Will animals dig up unvaulted burials? Watch our webinar from February 26th, 2025 to hear all these answers and more. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Speaker Intro 2:03 - GBC Intro 4:09 - What are Green Cemeteries? 6:20 - PART ONE: Green Cemetery Myths 6:30 - Myth 1: Are Green Burials a New Trend? 9:05 - Myth 2: Legality of Green Burial 12:35 - Myth 3: Embalming & Safety Concerns 16:51 - Myth 4: Safety of Remains from Animals 20:26 - Myth 5: Tree Pods & Mushroom Suits 28:05 - Myth 6: Human Composting/NOR 37:49 - PART TWO: Green Funeral Myths 38:04 - Myth 7: Embalming Legality & Requirements 41:53- Myth 8: Safety of Unembalmed Remains 45:31 - Myth 9: Dignity of Green Burials 49:19 - Myth 10: Religious Beliefs & Values 51:00 - GBC Resources 52:00- Donate Here! 53:00 - Q&A/Conclusion
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