Green Cremation Resources

No one wants to think about their life coming to an end, but the one thing that’s more unsettling is the thought that your end-of-life wishes won’t be carried out.

There are many differences between green burial and traditional burial, and maintenance is one of them. The gravesite isn’t just a place where the burial happens.

Fifty percent of American adults are registered organ donors. Today, roughly 56% of people are cremated. Based on those numbers, a certain percentage of organ donors will choose to be cremated.

Trends suggest green burial will become more common as people lose interest in “traditional” burials.

Mountain Creek Cemetery is one of only two cemeteries in Texas that are certified by the Green Burial Council, the other one being Our Lady of the Rosary just outside of Austin, TX.

Talking about death isn’t easy. Our cremation specialists have had a lot of discussions about death over the last 20+ years. Learn how to talk to your family about your funeral plans.

Humans have been buried using natural practices since long before written language existed. That’s why green burial is often referred to as natural burial.

Green burial, also known as natural burial, is a completely different experience. The ornate casket is replaced by a plain wooden or wicker coffin that’s biodegradable. Sometimes there’s no casket at all and the deceased is laid to rest in only a cotton or linen shroud.

What many people don’t realize is embalming fluid isn’t necessary even if you plan to have a viewing service. Today there are embalming alternatives that work just as well without leaching toxic chemicals into the ground.

If the idea of being buried out in nature where there is still a bit of Texas history sounds appealing then Countryside Memorial is the ideal final resting place.

After the body is cremated the family will receive the remains of their loved one. That leaves many people wondering what to do with the cremated remains.