Green Burials

Protecting the environment and keeping the world clean for future generations is a concern we all share. Green Burial options from Sunset provide environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional choices. In addition to honoring the deceased’s passion for defending the planet, Green Burials can also reduce the cost of a more traditional burial or cremation.

The Green Burial Plan embraces traditional ceremony and is totally non-polluting.

• Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home facility (25 miles)
• Non-embalming alternative care of the deceased
• Filing necessary forms and needed permits to include assisting with Social Security/VA benefits/insurance benefits as needed
• Biodegradable burial container
• Grave space in the Garden of Hope at Sunset Memorial Park
• Direction of services in our chapel or at the graveside
• Temporary use of oak casket surround for services

The Hybrid Green Burial plan maintains the concept of environmental responsibility but includes traditional embalming services.

• Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home facility (25 miles)
• Embalming and preparation of the deceased
• Filing necessary forms and needed permits to include assisting with Social Security/VA benefits/insurance benefits as needed
• Biodegradable burial container
• Grave space in the Azalea Garden at Sunset Memorial Park
• Direction of viewing/visitation and services in our chapel or at the graveside
• Temporary use of oak casket Surround for services

Our Green Cremation Plans are available with either a niche space or grave space on the Sunset Memorial Park grounds.

• Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home facility (25 miles)
• Non-embalming alternative care of the deceased
• Filing necessary forms and needed permits to include assisting with Social Security/VA benefits/insurance benefits as needed
• Standard cremation container and cremation process
• Cremation niche space in the Harmony Niches OR cremation grave space in the Garden of Hope at Sunset Memorial Park
• Direction of services in our chapel or at the graveside
• Temporary use of cherry ark for services