Green Caskets

CNN takes note of the growing interest in green burials including biodegradable caskets:

Biodegradable coffins are part of a larger trend toward "natural" burials, which require no formaldehyde embalming, cement vaults, chemical lawn treatments or laminated caskets. Advocates say such burials are less damaging to the environment.

I think I still prefer cremation.

Casket image from The Natural Burial Company.