Green Burials
Green Burial Tribute
Green burials, or natural burials, are a simple and natural means of burial that is an alternative to the “traditional” funeral and allows the burial site to remain as natural as possible. There is no embalming, and a burial vault is not used. Any materials used for the burial, including a casket or shroud, must be biodegradable.
Many people choose this burial option because it is a natural way to return to the earth. Green burials are earth-friendly options, and natural burial sites promote the growth of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. A green cemetery will allow nature to take its course.
Green Burial Tribute with Traditional Memorial Services
Even with a non-traditional burial, you can still celebrate your loved one’s life with traditional services and even a closed casket visitation. Packages include the same Professional Services, staff, facilities, and merchandise included with our Traditional Burial Packages, with the exception of embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, and preparation. It provides the family with the option for closure while honoring the wishes of their loved one to have an alternative burial.
Full Professional Services include:
- NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
- NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
- NStaff and facilities for visitation and funeral service
- NDressing / Cosmetizing / Casketing
- NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
- NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
- NLead car / funeral coach / support vehicles
Included Standard Merchandise and Other Services
- NChoice of burial shroud, pine box, or family provided casket or shroud
- NRegister book
- NMemorial folders or prayer cards
- NAcknowledgment cards
- NMemorial candle
- N12 laminated copies of obituary
- NGrief angel bears
- NFamily photo boards
- NCross or Crucifix
- NTribute video production and keepsake DVD
- NOnline obituary published on our website
Green Burial with Simple Graveside Service Only
Full Professional Services include:
- NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
- NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
- NPreparation and Care
- NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
- NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
- NSupport vehicle
Merchandise and Complimentary Service Items May Include:
- NBurial Shroud or Simple Pine Box
- NLaminated copies of obituary for immediate family
- NMemorial Candle
- NOnline obituary publishing to funeral our website
Simple Pine Box
Burial Shroud
Next Steps for a Green Burial
Get in touch with our team to learn more about our green burial options and to receive a funeral cost estimate.
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Madison North East
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-249-8257
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5701 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
Tel: 608-274-1000
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220 S. Enterprise Drive
Verona, WI 53593
Tel: 608-845-6625
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6924 Lake Road
DeForest, WI 53532
Tel: 608-846-4250