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Environmentally-friendly Funerals

Members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors

Helping you make sustainable and eco-friendly choices for your loved ones.

Choose an eco-friendly funeral to have less impact on the environment

Kerr Family Funerals are proud to be members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors.

In a world where sustainability and our carbon footprint are foremost in our thoughts, we pride ourselves in being able to offer products that are made from sustainable materials, whether that be a cardboard, wicker or bamboo coffin there is a whole range of sustainable products that we are happy to advise on and to supply.

We work with all of the major coffin suppliers, but have a special relationship with Bradnam Joinery and Ecoffins.    We can supply information and details on having a natural, woodland burial for your loved one, and there are a number of these natural cemeteries around.

ecoffins - environmentally friendly coffins

 

Here at Kerr Family Funerals, we want to empower each bereaved family to arrange a funeral which meets their individual needs, allowing them to have as much involvement as they want, whether that be for a burial or a cremation. We will of course be with you every step of the way.

In adhering to the AGFD code of practice we also make specific pledges:

  • Embalming – not to carry out embalming as a routine procedure, but instead to give an accurate and clear explanation of the procedure, and only carry out the procedure at the direct request of our families, or as a regulatory requirement.
  • Coffins – Our website has a range of environmentally-friendly coffins that we are able to supply. We only use suppliers who can supply coffins made from FSC timber sources, made from renewable sources, locally sourced, and/or has biodegradable fittings.
  • Natural burial grounds – we are happy to supply information on these type of cemeteries and where appropriate to arrange a visit to see the facilities for yourself before making a decision.
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bamboo environmentally friendly coffins - funeral director Hemel Hempstead & north london

Bamboo

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth and is 100% natural and biodegradable. Supplied with a fitted liner.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from images shown.

willow environmentally friendly coffin - funeral director Hemel Hempstead & north london

Willow

A traditional style, natural willow coffin suitable for cremation and burial. It features a wooden base, load-bearing handles and is supplied with a cotton lining and matching quilt and pillow.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from images shown.

seagrass environmentally friendly coffin - funeral director Hemel Hempstead & north london

Seagrass

Seagrass is highly renewable and once spun into a strong yarn, is woven into this beautiful, curve ended coffin. Supplied with a fitted natural cotton lining and rope handles.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from images shown.

cardboard coffin environmentally friendly coffin - funeral director Hemel Hempstead & north london

Cardboard

Our cardboard coffins are manufactured from corrugated cardboard and constructed using corn starch glues. Calico liners and natural rope handles are available. A variety of other colours and designs are also available.

Please note that colours may vary slightly from images shown.