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Green funerals Updated: 28 Sep 2009

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prefer to make my own arrangments Posted by: Marie Brown 15 Oct 2011 8:27am

I am in the process of buying my coffen natual timber.
As I live in Tauranga there is no natual cematery, althow after disgusing with the owner of the one in Tauranga I can arrange curtain requiraments.
Marie

Experience of a natural burial at Makara Posted by: Margaret McArthur 14 Oct 2009 9:48pm

An elderly friend of mine was buried there recently - the details and the atmosphere were much appreciated by us all, it was a very appropriate burial for our friend who was always very practical. His son remarked on how much he would have approved of the visible posi-drive screws! Having the opportunity to engage in shoveling the dirt was also unexpectedly moving - it all felt more real, and fitting to literally lay our friend to rest. The major drawback was the remoteness of the site, to go back to visit - it is also quite steep which means mourners have tread carefully - and it's not easy for pall bearers and elderly or disabled folk. However the funeral director was excellent, and it's a wonderful initative - I hope this type of burial becomes more widely available.

How green is cremation? Posted by: R & D 05 Oct 2009 9:55pm

Are there environmental issues with cremation? Cremation is a common option in NZ and I was disappointed this article does not cover it.

burials on private land Posted by: Jane Churchwell 03 Oct 2009 6:48pm

In a former time rural people were often buried on private land. What are the rules regarding this today? I too would like to avoid an undertaker.

Organising your own funeral without an u Posted by: Mary Sylvester 30 Sep 2009 2:06pm

Is it possible to have a do it yourself funeral without an undertaker.