{"id":2496,"date":"2026-02-28T07:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/?p=2496---5653d615-8643-4074-bcc9-1ab36cb5ba4e"},"modified":"2026-02-28T07:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:30:36","slug":"6-burial-and-cremation-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/6-burial-and-cremation-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Burial and Cremation Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After death, we\u2019re typically faced with a choice between burial or cremation. While traditional burial has been used for thousands of years, cremation is becoming more popular in the U.S. Both methods are widely accepted in modern society, but what if you don\u2019t want to be buried or cremated when you die?<\/p>\n<p>The following options are unique in their own right and offer interesting substitutes to the \u201cusual\u201d funeral and burial options prescribed by the death care industry. These alternatives may require certain advance planning, which is all the more reason to document your final wishes and consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/27\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pre-planning-a-funeral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-planning your funeral.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Body Donation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Donating your body to science is an excellent option for those who want to contribute to the advancement of science and medicine, and also wish to pursue an alternative to traditional burial options. Medical schools typically use human cadavers to teach students proper anatomy and surgical techniques. Some bodies are respectfully used to study diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s in search of a cure.<\/p>\n<p>Donated bodies are also used in safety experiments to measure the impact of car crashes on humans, and in forensic studies to determine the rate of decomposition in specific environments.<\/p>\n<p>Body donation can help eliminate expensive burial costs, especially for families who want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/07\/the-best-tips-for-saving-money-on-funeral-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">save money on funeral expenses<\/a>. In most cases, the donated body is cremated and the cremated ashes are returned to the family for final disposition.\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"single-content-banner__shortcode\">\r\n                            <div class=\"input-search-wrapper input-search-wrapper--bottom\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"title-search\">See funeral home prices in your area<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"input-search search-home\">\r\n                <input placeholder=\"Enter your City or ZIP Code\" type=\"search\" class=\"addressMain\">\r\n                <button type=\"submit\" class=\"blue-button\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/funeralocity\/dist\/images\/icons\/search-button.svg\">Search\r\n                <\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <span class=\"small-text\">Use zip code for more precise search results<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Mushroom Burial Suit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to be buried in a mushroom suit, you\u2019ll become part of the growing green funeral movement. Luke Perry was recently laid to rest in an <a href=\"http:\/\/coeio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Infinity Burial Suit<\/a>, a natural burial suit or shroud made from biodegradable mushrooms and microorganisms.<\/p>\n<p>These organic materials aid in body decomposition and neutralize toxins, releasing nutrients into the surrounding environment and promoting new growth. An infinity burial suit currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/choosing-a-casket-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">costs $1,500<\/a>, considerably less expensive than the average price of a casket which is approximately $2,000. You or your loved one can save costs, and contribute to the natural environment with this &#8220;green funeral&#8221; alternative to cremation.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Biodegradable tree urn<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2501\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/6-burial-and-cremation-alternatives\/biodegradable-tree-urn\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2501\"><img width=\"760\" height=\"390\" data-public-id=\"Biodegradable-Tree-Urn\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-2496 wp-image-2501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/w_760,h_390,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019715\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Biodegradable Tree Urn\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1599019715\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019715\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn.jpg?_i=AA 760w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/w_300,h_154,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019715\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn\/Biodegradable-Tree-Urn.jpg?_i=AA 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelivingurn.com\/\">www.thelivingurn.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A biodegradable tree urn uses cremated remains, soil, and a seedling (or live tree) to produce a living memorial in honor of your loved one. Created from natural, eco-friendly materials that contain no preservatives, turning your loved one\u2019s ashes into a tree only requires a biodegradable urn, and creates a natural, unique physical memorial for family members and friends to visit and honor the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>Place the cremated ashes in the urn capsule, add soil mix and a seed\/tree sapling, then plant the urn in a meaningful location. As the tree grows, your loved one slowly returns to nature, leaving a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/19\/10-special-memorial-service-ideas-for-loved-ones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lasting memorial<\/a> that serves as a reminder of the ever-present cycle of life.<\/p>\n<p>A wide variety of these containers are available from online retailers at affordable prices, and the death care industry only expects to see more growth over the coming decades with this unique burial option.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/average-funeral-price\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_desktop.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_tablet.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_mobile.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Burial pods<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2502\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/6-burial-and-cremation-alternatives\/burial-pods\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2502\"><img width=\"760\" height=\"390\" data-public-id=\"Burial-Pods\/Burial-Pods.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-2496 wp-image-2502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/w_760,h_390,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019710\/Burial-Pods\/Burial-Pods.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Burial Pods\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1599019710\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019710\/Burial-Pods\/Burial-Pods.jpg?_i=AA 760w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/funeralocity\/images\/w_300,h_154,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1599019710\/Burial-Pods\/Burial-Pods.jpg?_i=AA 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsulamundi.it\/en\/\">Capsula Mundi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burial pods are similar to biodegradable tree urns in that the deceased\u2019s body helps to become a tree. A burial pod is a method of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/18\/how-to-plan-a-green-funeral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">green burial<\/a> where a body (or cremated ashes) is encapsulated in a biodegradable pod, which is then buried and a young tree is planted above it, making this an environmentally friendly burial alternative.<\/p>\n<p>The tree uses the pod\u2019s nutrients as organic fertilizer for growth. While still more of a conceptual idea, burial pods are an environmentally-friendly option for families that prefer a natural burial without embalming. The hope is to help turn overcrowded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/29\/photos-top-19-most-magnificent-cemeteries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cemeteries<\/a> into natural living forests.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Alkaline hydrolysis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alkaline hydrolysis (also known as resomation and aqua cremation) is a water-based dissolution process that uses heat, pressure, and alkali chemicals to gently break a human body down into chemical compounds. Once the process is complete, remaining bone fragments are allowed to cool and then processed into cremated ashes. These are then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/11\/about-cremation-urns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">returned to the family in an urn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This process uses less fuel and energy (and emits fewer emissions) than flame cremation. Though this environmentally-friendly cremation alternative is only currently <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ymaws.com\/www.cremationassociation.org\/resource\/resmgr\/consumers\/Alkaline_Hydrolysis_Status.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">available in a few states<\/a>, it\u2019s quickly becoming a viable option for those looking to leave a smaller carbon footprint by selecting this alternative to cremation or burial.<\/p>\n<p>Alkaline hydrolysis prices vary (based on the location and services provided), however, the overall cost is similar to that of flame-based cremation.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Human composting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human composting is just one of the latest natural alternatives to cremation for the deceased. Recently signed into law in the state of Washington, human composting uses \u201corganic reduction\u201d to convert a human body into soil.\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/cremationclub\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-t.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-m.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p>The body is first covered with natural materials (such as straw and wood chips) and the resulting microbial activity breaks it down into clean, odorless soil that\u2019s free of pollutants and toxins.<\/p>\n<p>According to Recompose, a public benefit corporation planning to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recompose.life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">human composting services<\/a>, the entire process is completed within a few weeks and families are able to take home soil samples for their own use.<\/p>\n<p>To monitor which states have legalized human composting, you can keep up-to-date \u00a0by using this tracker:\u00a0<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/earthfuneral.com\/resources\/tracker-where-human-composting-legal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/earthfuneral.com\/resources\/tracker-where-human-composting-legal\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\">Why choose alternative cremation or burial options?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons why someone may be attracted to alternative cremation or burial options. Everyone has their reasons, but some of the main draws that may appeal to consumers, whether for themselves or a loved one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A final chance to express the personality and unique wishes of the deceased<\/li>\n<li>An interest in adding to scientific or medical advancement<\/li>\n<li>Wishes to limit waste and contribute to environmental causes after death<\/li>\n<li>Desire to save on funeral costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #13377e;\"> Funeral Pre-Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Death is often a tragic and overwhelming experience and it\u2019s certainly not easy to plan a burial, cremation, or alternative disposition for the deceased. Individuals and families facing these tough decisions should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/19\/the-ultimate-funeral-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">planning their funeral or cremation in advance<\/a> to get a better understanding of services and costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After death, we\u2019re typically faced with a choice between burial or cremation. While traditional burial has been used for thousands of years, cremation is becoming more popular in the U.S. Both methods are widely accepted in modern society, but what if you don\u2019t want to be buried or cremated when you die?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":2500,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[523,1175,742],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-funeral-arrangements","category-green-funerals","category-planning-ahead"],"acf":{"slide_image":false,"excerpt":"Looking for an alternative to burial or cremation? 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