Always Greener: Green Burials (#021)

Maria's on a mission to add a splash of colour to Ammo's wardrobe, and guess what shade she's picked? Green! 

Join Maria as she chats with Candance Currie, a green burial advocate focusing on creating more green burial spaces. They dive deep into the world of green burials, explore Candance's journey into this unique field, and uncover the many benefits of going green for the afterlife. 

But that's not all! Maria and Ammo also dissect the not-so-eco-friendly aspects of other burial practices, such as modern embalming and cremation. And, because it wouldn't be Philotimo Life without it, they take a spin on the Wheel of Misfortune for some predictably chaotic fun. 

Whether you're a green burial aficionado or you've never thought twice about your final resting place, this episode promises to open your eyes to a world of alternative burial practices. 

Prepare to bury your preconceptions and embrace the green way to rest in peace!

Links:

• 11 Types of Green Burials via TalkDeath
• The environmental toll of cremating the dead via National Geographic 
• Why Conventional Burial Harms the Environment via Milton Fields
• Dulux Colour – Green
• The Medieval Arundel Tomb in Chichester via Medieval.EU
  • An Arundel Tomb by Philip Larkin via Poetry Foundation 
• How a Common Death Ritual Made It Harder to Mourn the Loss of My Mother via TIME
• Environmental Costs of the Afterlife via C&EN
• Understanding Aquamation via Eirene
• Can I have a Green Burial in Canada? via Eirene
• Toxic embalming chemicals via The Empty Square 
• Five Principles of a Green Burial via Green Burial Canada

 

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