Choosing Cleaner End-of-Life Alternatives on World Pollution Prevention Day
World Pollution Prevention Day reminds us that every choice, including end-of-life arrangements, can nurture the planet.
Every December 2, World Pollution Prevention Day encourages us to consider how our choices affect the planet. This extends to the end-of-life arrangements we make for ourselves and our loved ones. Traditional burials, cremations, and other methods often have a significant environmental impact, but today, more sustainable alternatives are available.
At Anubis, Inc., we’re proud to offer a range of low-pollution options—including low-emission flame cremation, water cremation (aquamation), terramation, direct burials, and green burials—for families in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, the San Francisco Bay Area, and across California. These options allow you to honor your loved one while helping to protect the environment. Watch this short video to learn how Anubis, Inc. is helping families across California choose eco-friendly end-of-life options that reduce pollution and honor loved ones in meaningful, sustainable ways.
Why Traditional Methods Pollute
Conventional burials with embalming often use toxic chemicals and non-biodegradable materials, creating long-term pollution in the soil and water. Flame cremation, while space-efficient, relies on fossil fuels, releasing carbon dioxide, mercury, and other pollutants.
Traditional burials and cremations contribute to pollution, affecting air, water, and soil.
Fortunately, families across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond can now choose eco-friendly alternatives that align with their values.
1. Low-Emission Flame Cremation
Flame cremation traditionally relies on fossil fuels, but Anubis’ crematory is powered by 100% renewable electricity, reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, our process produces 50% fewer emissions than traditional flame cremation, making it a cleaner and more sustainable choice.
Eco-friendly options like Anubis’ low-emission cremation support the planet while honoring loved ones.
Why It’s Better:
- Anubis’ crematory is powered by 100% renewable electricity, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
- 50% fewer emissions than traditional flame cremation.
- Allows for biodegradable urns or scattering options to minimize impact.
2. Water Cremation (Aquamation)
Water cremation, also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, is a gentle and sustainable alternative to flame cremation. Using water, heat, and alkali, the body is naturally broken down in a process that uses only 1/12 the energy of traditional flame cremation. At Anubis, our water cremation facility in Palm Springs is powered by 100% renewable electricity, making it one of the greenest options available in California.
Anubis’ crematory and hydrolysis facility operates on 100% renewable electricity, minimizing environmental impact.
Why It’s Better:
- Uses significantly less energy than flame cremation.
- No harmful emissions or air pollutants.
- Leaves a safe, eco-friendly liquid byproduct that can be returned to the environment.
3. Terramation (Natural Organic Reduction)
Terramation, or human composting, is a natural process that converts the body into nutrient-rich soil. This innovative method eliminates the need for embalming or fossil fuels and provides a meaningful way to return to the earth. Families in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and other parts of California are increasingly choosing this sustainable option.
Why It’s Better:
- Requires no toxic embalming chemicals.
- Produces nutrient-rich soil to nourish the earth.
- Supports natural decomposition without reliance on energy-intensive processes.
4. Direct Burials
A direct burial involves placing the body in a casket and burying it soon after death, without embalming or formal ceremonies beforehand. This avoids the use of toxic chemicals but still typically requires a casket, which can limit the natural decomposition process.
Why It’s Better:
- Eliminates embalming chemicals, reducing soil contamination.
- Reduces energy use compared to traditional burials with embalming.
- Typically uses simpler caskets, requiring fewer resources to produce.
5. Green Burials
Green burials emphasize sustainability by using biodegradable caskets or shrouds and avoiding concrete burial vaults. This allows the body to decompose naturally and enrich the surrounding soil, creating a legacy of renewal.
Why It’s Better:
- Encourages natural decomposition, returning nutrients to the earth.
- Avoids embalming chemicals that can leach into the environment.
- Reduces resource use compared to traditional burial materials and practices.
A Sustainable Future Starts Here
At Anubis, Inc., we’re proud to serve families in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, the San Francisco Bay Area, and across California with options that honor both loved ones and the planet. These low-pollution alternatives reflect a commitment to sustainability.
If you’d like to learn more about these options, our compassionate team is here to help. Call us anytime at:
- 323-644-3323
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Together, we can create meaningful tributes that leave a legacy of care for the planet.
World Pollution Prevention Day is a reminder that every choice counts. By choosing sustainable end-of-life arrangements, you can take a meaningful step toward reducing pollution and protecting the earth for future generations.