Office Location
815 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C5
Phone: 604-936-9987
Fax: 604-468-2575
Email: info@burquitlamfuneralhome.ca815 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C5
Phone: 604-936-9987
Fax: 604-468-2575
Office Location
815 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C5
Phone: 604-936-9987
Fax: 604-936-6912
Environmentally Friendly Options
Environmentally Friendly Options
Eco Friendly & 'Green' Options
Many of us think of a ‘green’ funeral as a burial in a woodland cemetery, using a shroud or a biodegradable casket. However, there is no clear answer as to which is considered more eco-friendly, cremation or burial. But, there are many aspects that can be considered when planning a funeral to be environmentally friendly as possible.
How Can You 'Go Green'?
- Caskets:
consider a casket
that is biodegradable or made of untreated wood
- Green Burial: learn about about what a green burial involves here
- Urns:
there are many biodegradable urn
options available
- Memorial Trees:
we are proud to offer the 'Honouring A Life' tree planting program for any family who has a Book of Memories webpage
- Flowers:
considering asking for a donation of a charity of importance to your family instead of flowers. Alternatively, potted plants are becoming more popular as they can then be planted in memoriam. If you choose to use flowers, there are shops that supply organic and locally grown varieties
- Obituaries:
we are proud to offer a complimentary online paper-free obituary
for any family who has a Book of Memories webpage
- Care of the Deceased:
we are able to use formaldehyde free products when embalming is necessary.
- Living Reef Memorial Program: learn more here.
