Perhaps one of life’s hardest tasks is deciding what to do with a loved one’s—or even your own—bodily remains. Do you go the cremation route? What about human composting or a green burial? What’s the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With an ever-growing list of ways to deal with human remains, it can be hard to know which method is best for the Earth. Most of ...

Eco-friendly cremation is becoming one of the best choices for families who want a greener farewell. Traditional cremation and burials can harm the environment with high carbon emissions, embalming ...

With climate change gaining prominence, there’s a concerted effort around ensuring eco-friendly, well, everything – including end-of-life processes. While traditional fire cremation burns fossil fuels ...

After death, some Marylanders are choosing to become soil instead of ashes ...

In both Canada and the United States, there is a growing interest in water cremation as a more eco-friendly option for burials. Also known as alkaline hydrolysis, this alternative method has been ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Montgomery County, Maryland is considering becoming the first jurisdiction in the D.C. region (But second in the state) to allow a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — When a loved one passes away, Arizonans have two basic options: a traditional burial or cremation. But state lawmakers are now considering a new, greener alternative. Will Humble ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost a lot of money. Can you offer any tips? — Still Kicking Dear Still Kicking: If you’re looking for a simple and ...

SAN DIEGO, California — State lawmakers have cleared the way for a more eco-friendly burial option in California, joining four other states in the country that offer human composting as an option for ...