Why DIY Funerals DO Work

Why DIY Funerals DO Work

By Tamsin Ramone Recently an article was released that criticised do-it-yourself (DIY) funerals and discouraged the reader from attempting one, suggesting that a funeral without a funeral director is not possible in Australia.  This is untrue. A DIY funeral and burial...
Cardboard Coffins – How to Choose an Environmental Option

Cardboard Coffins – How to Choose an Environmental Option

Cardboard coffins are becoming more popular due to their environmental and financial benefits. However, there are some complications to this statement and the purpose of this article is to help alleviate some of that confusion and explain why some cardboard coffins are more environmentally friendly than others.

Cremation and its Environmental Concerns

Cremation and its Environmental Concerns

We recently attended a webinar by the Natural Death Advocacy Network (NDAN) featuring Warren Roberts (the founder of Living Legacy Forests) and Bob Jenkins (the founder of Let Your Love Grow), and I realised just how little is known about the true effects of cremation on the environment.