{"id":3035,"date":"2016-03-02T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2016-02-07T16:37:05","modified_gmt":"2016-02-08T00:37:05","slug":"types-of-biodegradable-urns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/types-of-biodegradable-urns\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Biodegradable Urns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"attachment_3037\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3037\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3037\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811-350x240.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Biodegradable Urns\" width=\"350\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811-350x240.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0811.jpg 1857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" title=\"Types of Biodegradable Urns\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Types of Biodegradable Urns<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Biodegradable urns provide a green funeral option that gives back to nature and the environment. Cremation is already a smart choice if you are looking for ways to reduce the impact of a loved one&rsquo;s death on the eco-system, so opting for an urn that will break down and leave virtually no trace makes sense.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Of course, choosing which kind of biodegradable urn you want is a little more complicated. With so many options out there, you have more choice than ever before when it comes to sending your loved one off in style.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.funeral-urn.com\/biodegradable-urn-himalayan-rock-salt-urn.aspx\">Himalayan Rock Salt Urn<\/a>: Popular for its healing properties and beautiful finish, Himalayan rock salt is a popular medium for cooking, making lamps, and creating sculptures. As an urn, you can place the vessel in the water and expect it to dissolve within four hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bigthink.com\/design-for-good\/this-awesome-urn-will-turn-you-into-a-tree-after-you-die\">Tree Urn<\/a>: Make the ultimate gift to the planet by not only disposing of a loved one&rsquo;s remains responsibly, but by adding to the landscape with a tree. This pod contains the ashes and a seed, which work together to create a semi-permanent and natural memorial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stardust-memorials.com\/The-Shell-Urn-Sand.html?gdftrk=gdfV27508_a_7c1107_a_7c2691_a_7cEPI_d_104SS&amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwyYCgBRCMmbWl5beV_RQSJABESqHAPbKFIbe7J6IKaN3m6qFpmxlxVFcWI4z-NH-6CDV5HBoCTubw_wcB\">Shell Urns<\/a>: As the name suggests, these water-soluble urns are shaped like seashells and are meant to be carried away at sea. It floats for a few moments before slowly sinking into the water to break down naturally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cremationsolutions.com\/Sand-Gelatin-Traditional-p1294.html\">Sand and Gelatin Urns<\/a>: These specialty urns (made of a unique blend of sand and gelatin) provide a beautifully presented cremation option that breaks down very quickly. In the water, these urns will dissolve within three days; buried in soil, it takes about three months for the decomposition to be complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memorials.com\/Cremation-Urns\/Terracotta-Cornstarch-Biodegradable-Urn.php\">Cornstarch Urn<\/a>: This fully biodegradable urn is made of cornstarch (which will break down easily when buried) but designed to last for as long as you want on a mantelpiece or other display area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nextgenmemorials.com\/heartlg_H01.html\">Handmade Paper Urns<\/a>: If you like the look of handmade paper with pressed flowers and other natural dyes and fabrics, a paper urn could be a good fit. These can be displayed, buried, or set in the water, where they will break down without putting harmful chemicals into the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also go for a simpler type of urn (such as a cardboard box, which will also break down over time without putting a strain on the environment). When it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one, there are no shortage of creative&mdash;and eco-friendly&mdash;solutions. And because so many of these are offered for less than $100, you can save quite a bit of money on funeral costs, as well.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biodegradable urns provide a green funeral option that gives back to nature and the environment. 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