OLLI-PERS-7063 - Green Funerals: Separating Fact From Fiction

Course Description

What's all this about green burial, human composting, and mushroom suits? Discerning what is true and what is hype these days is a challenge, and no more so than in the funeral world. With the media extolling the merits of green burial, alkaline hydrolysis and human composting, consumers are left to wonder what is possible and how it will play out. We’ll focus on the legal, environmental, and practical aspects of alternative disposition methods and green funeral service to give participants the inside scoop. Anyone looking to become a more informed consumer about alternative funeral practices, or who is simply curious about these products and processes, is welcome to these interactive sessions.