Green Burial Services
A gentle, eco-conscious approach that honors life while minimizing environmental impact and keeping care simple and natural.
Green burial emphasizes simplicity, sustainability, and a return to natural practices by avoiding embalming chemicals, vaults, and non-biodegradable materials. These services focus on environmentally responsible care while still providing professional guidance, coordination, and support for families.
Green Burial Package Options
All green burial packages include professional services, 24/7 availability, transfer into care, alternative care, a private family viewing, transportation to the cemetery, graveside service and burial oversight, obituary coordination, Social Security notification, death certificate filing, printed condolences, and grief and aftercare support.
Gathering and Service followed by Green Burial
Includes: all standard green burial services plus a gathering (up to four hours), a service, and a basic memorial package.
Service followed by Green Burial
Includes: all standard green burial services plus a funeral service and a basic memorial package.
Gathering followed by Green Burial
Includes: all standard green burial services plus a gathering (up to four hours) and a basic memorial package.
Graveside Service and Green Burial
Includes: all standard green burial services with professional coordination, transportation, and oversight for a graveside ceremony.
Additional context for families
Green burial is often chosen by individuals who value environmental stewardship, natural materials, and minimal environmental impact. These services use biodegradable clothing, caskets, or shrouds and support burial practices that preserve natural landscapes and ecosystems.
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Contact Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care today. We are here to provide support and guidance through every decision.
Contact one of our Madison, Middleton, Stoughton, or Fitchburg locations for personalized assistance.