Recent articles on green funerals

Earth Day usually inspires reporters to take another look at the green funeral movement. This year was no exception. Here are a few notable articles:

• The DIY Funeral:  "Today’s idea: A do-it-yourself home funeral can be cheaper, greener, creepy and a bureaucratic hassle — and, some say, a more meaningful ritual for the living."
• Grassroots effort encourages green burials
  
• 'Green' burials are the latest option
  
• American rethink death care
• Green funerals taking hold

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