In this episode of the LightAtTheEnd.com podcast, host Kevin Berk discusses green burial and eco-friendly final disposition options with guests Emily Miller, founder of the Colorado Burial Preserve and board member of the Green Burial Council, and Alexis Rebane, an end-of-life specialist at Guardian Fox Arts.

Emily explains the concept of green burial, distinguishing it from conventional methods and highlighting its environmental benefits. She shares her journey in founding the Colorado Burial Preserve, the state’s first cemetery with a habitat restoration mission.

Alexis discusses her work creating custom burial containers made from willow.

They both address common misconceptions about green burial, like space utilization and legalities, and emphasize the importance of planning and communicating end-of-life wishes. The conversation also covers alternate eco-friendly options like water cremation and body composting, the participatory and healing aspects of green burials, and the increasing interest in such practices.

The episode encourages listeners to explore and plan eco-friendly end-of-life arrangements.