Living Planet: Why green funerals are on the rise
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As traditional funerals take a toll on the environment, a new wave of eco-friendly options is emerging. This episode reveals the surprising choices for sustainable farewells. Are you ready to rethink your final act?
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Interviewees:
Lauren Carroll, death worker from Colorado
Elena Slominsky, PhD candidate at the University of California, Irvine, in the school of Social Ecology
Chapters:
00:00 How Lauren Carroll wants to die
02:25 The trauma of losing somebody
05:58 How the death of a baby changed everything
09:20 Working for the funeral industry
11:14 The environmental footprint of funerals
15:49 Interest in greener burial options is growing
20:01 Water cremation and body composting explained
23:39 The price tag of various funeral options
24:55 Death customs are not set in stone
29:05 Planning your own funeral?
32:37 Credits