Passages International, Inc. - Green Funeral Products

One common myth about green burials is that green burial providers are difficult to find. While it’s true that not all cemeteries are set up for natural burials, the landscape is rapidly changing. Across the country, more and more cemeteries are recognizing the growing demand for sustainable funeral options and are adapting to include green burial practices. Additionally, dedicated natural burial grounds are becoming increasingly common, offering spaces that entirely embrace eco-friendly principles 🌿

These burial sites not only respect the environmental ethos but also provide a serene and natural resting place that aligns with the values of individuals who seek a return to simplicity and nature in their final farewell.

If you’re considering a green burial, know that the options are expanding, with many cemeteries now providing choices that honor both the earth and the unique lives of the departed. Let’s continue to dispel the myths and embrace the realities of green burial options 🌿

Did you know that about 75% of people end up planning a funeral unexpectedly? During such a delicate time, making arrangements can add an overwhelming burden to grief 😔

While it's not easy to think about, pre-planning your funeral is a profound act of love. It spares your loved ones the stress of decision-making during their mourning, allowing them to focus purely on celebrating your life and legacy 🌟

Pre-plan today for peace tomorrow ❤️

Later this summer, we're adding new designs to the Classic, Sand & Gelatin collection: Ombré Mahogany, Blue, and Slate. Each urn is hand-painted by artisans, blending art with eco-conscious innovation 🍃

Crafted from vegetable-based gelatin, these urns are designed to honor the earth as much as they honor your loved ones. Perfect for water ceremonies, they float briefly before gracefully sinking, returning to nature in the most gentle way possible 🌍

Biodegradable and travel-friendly, these urns dissolve in just hours in water and are easy to transport for ceremonies anywhere in the world. Celebrate life with a choice that’s as kind to the environment as it is beautiful 🌊

Over half of those surveyed in the NFDA’s 2023 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Report have attended a funeral outside traditional venues. This shift points to a broader trend: the rise of personalized ceremonies that honor our loved ones in unique and meaningful ways 🌍

At Passages International, we embrace this change. Imagine saying goodbye on a peaceful mountain trail, within a lush forest, or at a special spot that holds dear memories. These non-traditional settings allow for intimate ceremonies that truly reflect the spirit of the departed 💫

For us funeral professionals, adapting to provide these flexible, personalized options is key. It’s about more than just meeting needs—it’s about enriching the farewell experience ✨

Join us in redefining how we honor lives. Each farewell should be as unique as the life it celebrates 🌿

Today, on National Simplicity Day, we honor the value of living a simpler, more meaningful life 🌿 What better way to embody this spirit than through our Simplicity Earthurns? Crafted with care from sustainable paper, each urn from our collection reflects the beauty of simplicity in every detail ✨

The Simplicity Earthurn has received the highest possible 3-Leaf Rating from the Green Burial Council, ensuring they meet the most stringent environmental standards 🌿

These urns are designed not just for visual elegance but also for environmental responsibility, ensuring a return to the earth as gracefully as lived 🌱

Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, offers a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to traditional flame cremation, returning 20-30% more "ashes". This method uses water and alkali to accelerate natural decomposition, preserving more bone structure than flame cremation, which often vaporizes significant bone matter due to intense heat.

Why is receiving more ashes beneficial? It allows families the option to divide the ashes among members, providing a way for everyone to participate in the memorial process. Our scattering tube kits make it easy for families to distribute a loved one’s ashes and scatter them across multiple meaningful locations, enhancing the healing experience 💚

Choose Aquamation to honor your loved one with care for the planet and a fuller return of remains, ensuring a lasting legacy across cherished sites 🌿

Today, we celebrate Independence Day, a time to honor our nation's history and cherish the freedoms we enjoy 🇺🇸 Whether you’re watching fireworks, enjoying a barbecue, or spending time with loved ones, we hope your day is filled with joy and celebration 🎉 Happy Fourth of July to everyone! 🎇

Please note that Passages International will be closed on July 4th as we take the day to celebrate Independence Day with our friends and family 🇺🇸 We will be open but have reduced hours on Friday, July 5th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8th. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a safe and joyous Fourth of July! 🎇

Did you know that Passages International is carbon neutral with UPS!? We’ve offset 34.081 metric tons of CO2e last year—enough to power about 5 average American homes for a year! 🏠💡 Being green in all aspects of what we do is part of our ongoing commitment to protect our planet and lead with sustainable practices in the funeral industry 🌱 Here's to a greener tomorrow! 🌏

Did you know one of the biggest misconceptions about green burials is that they prevent families from having a gravesite or memorial? In reality, green burial sites often allow for natural markers like trees or stones, ensuring you can still visit and remember your loved ones in a serene, natural setting 🌿

Plus, with Passages' innovative Etern.life Memorial Map, you can create a digital memorial, marking the exact location of your loved one’s resting place, complete with photos and stories to share 💚

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Our Sea Turtle Urns are hand-crafted from recycled paper and designed for water burials. Available in adult and mini sizes, these urns are 100% biodegradable and float briefly before sinking ♻️🐢

Honor your loved one with a final tribute that respects the environment and contributes to the conservation of our oceans 🌊

In the world of funeral services, there are varying 'shades of green'—each representing the environmental impact of our choices 🌿

Traditional burials will leave the heaviest carbon footprint. Moving a step greener, cremation with a traditional urn reduces some impact, yet it's still not as green as it could be. But what about using an eco-friendly casket? It’s greener, but if you drive 12 hours to pick it up, its environmental benefit is lessened—yet, it remains a more sustainable option than a conventional burial 🚗

At Passages, we encourage taking steps towards sustainability, no matter how small. Even a choice that seems less green can still contribute positively compared to traditional methods. Every step towards a greener farewell helps us protect our planet for future generations 🌎

Happy National New Mexico Day from all of us at Passages International! 🌄 Today, we celebrate the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant community of our home state. Located in the heart of Albuquerque, we're proud to contribute to New Mexico's legacy of innovation and commitment to sustainability🌵💚

Burial at sea or burial on land? 🌊🌎 Which alternative burial method would you choose? Comment below! ⬇️

Did you know that according to the NFDA’s 2023 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Report, more than half of respondents (53%) have attended a funeral at a non-traditional location? This significant statistic highlights a shift towards more personalized and meaningful ceremonies that truly reflect the unique lives of our loved ones.

Whether it's a serene mountain trail, a quiet forest, the comfort of a family home, or a beloved scenic overlook, non-traditional funerals allow families to connect deeply and say goodbye in a more intimate setting ✨

Have you attended a non-traditional funeral? Post your images/experiences below! ⬇️

Discover elegance in simplicity with our Celeste Urn, which was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's ideal that "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" 🌍 This urn is crafted from compostable plant starch. Perfect for earth burials, the Celeste Urn is not only fully biodegradable but also offers an option for personalization through engraving. Each urn includes a GEO-code for creating a digital memorial page on our Etern.life Memorial Map, allowing you to commemorate your loved ones in a meaningful way ✨ Celebrate life and honor memories with dignity and grace 💚

Today, on World Environment Day, we reflect on the urgent themes of land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. These global challenges underscore the need for innovative, sustainable solutions to protect our planet 🌎

At Passages International, we are proud to contribute to these environmental efforts with our visionary Biotree Urn. Designed not just as a memorial but as a living legacy. Our vision is clear: transform traditional cemeteries into vibrant forests, creating sanctuaries of life that honor loved ones while rejuvenating the earth 🌎

Imagine a world where every memorial contributes to forest growth, combating land degradation and fostering ecosystems that thrive on our care and respect. This World Environment Day, join us in reimagining cemeteries as lush forests 🌲

This Pride Month, Passages International reaffirms our commitment to diversity and inclusion within the funeral industry 🌈 We are proud to feature our Pride Scattering Tube, designed to provide a respectful and simplified scattering experience. Ideal for funeral homes seeking to offer eco-friendly options, these tubes are made without metal or plastic and are fully recyclable or compostable, receiving the highest rating from the Green Burial Council. Every Scattering Tube comes with a unique GEO-code for digital memorialization on our Etern.life Memorial Map, an excellent choice for clients valuing sustainability and respect for all. Let’s continue to celebrate and support every community 🏳️‍🌈

As we observe Memorial Day, we remember the brave souls who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It's a time to reflect on the courage, honor, and dedication of those who served our country ✨

As we face a future with limited burial space, it's vital to consider how our choices today affect tomorrow's world. With traditional burials often requiring large plots and resource-heavy materials, alternative end-of-life methods like cremation should be considered. The cremation rate in the U.S. is expected to reach 81.4% by 2045, reflecting a growing preference for simpler, more sustainable options 🌿

Passages International offers a range of eco-friendly products to accommodate this shift. From biodegradable urns and scattering tubes, to eco-friendly caskets and coffins, these products provide a beautiful, dignified way to memorialize loved ones while caring for our planet 💚🌎

In the face of a rapidly changing world, our choices even in departure speak volumes about our values. A recent survey by Choice Mutual reveals a significant lean towards eco-friendly and alternative funeral practices among Americans 🌿 This shift is not just about choosing sustainability, it's about creating more meaningful end-of-life ceremonies that resonate with personal and environmental values.

Traditional burials—with their resource-heavy coffins and embalming chemicals—are making way for greener alternatives. From biodegradable caskets nestled in natural burial sites to innovative tree pod burials and coral reef memorials, these options reflect a growing desire to return to the earth in a way that nourishes it 🌱💚

Today is National Love A Tree Day and we did just that for one of our in-office Biotree Urns! As we progressed farther into Spring, we knew that our tree would start growing soon. We patiently cared for the tree until we noticed a crack! The tree itself was still bare, but we didn't give up! We continued to care for it until it started showing more and more green 🌳💚

We are proud to announce that Passages International’s range of eco-friendly caskets has achieved Kosher certification, aligning with both Jewish burial customs and our environmental principles. This certification not only broadens the options we offer but also reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity and sustainability in funeral services 🍃

These Kosher certified caskets meet the rigorous standards required by Jewish law and are made entirely from natural materials, reflecting our dedication to providing products that serve the diverse needs of the communities we work with.

For funeral homes and distributors, this means being able to offer your clients products that are respectful of their cultural and religious values while promoting environmental responsibility.

Explore our Kosher-certified options and join us in supporting sustainable and respectful funeral practices 🌿

Each of our Scattering Tubes is thoughtfully crafted to provide a simple and dignified way to scatter ashes, connecting the final farewell with the natural world 🌏

Certified by the Green Burial Council, our Scattering Tubes ensure an environmentally responsible choice, aligning with sustainable practices and honoring the cycle of life. They're made from recycled materials and fully biodegradable, leaving no trace in nature ♻️

This Mother's Day, we honor and remember the incredible women who have shaped our lives. Whether near or far, in presence or in memory, our mothers hold a special place in our hearts 💖 Let's cherish the memories and the love they've instilled in us, today and always 🌸

We are proud to be featured in a recent article discussing the forward-thinking initiatives at M. John Scanlan Funeral Home in New Jersey, where they have embraced our biodegradable urns! These urns represent a small yet significant shift towards sustainability in the funeral industry ♻️

Kiera Scanlan-Wespestad, the owner-managing director, chose our urns to offer families a more dignified option for their loved ones' cremated remains. These urns, beautifully designed and environmentally friendly, align perfectly with the growing trend of green funerals. They are not only a testament to honoring life but also to protecting our planet 🌎

This initiative is a great example of how thoughtful details can deeply resonate with families and inspire wider changes within the industry. It's a reminder that every small step towards sustainability counts and can lead to broader, positive impacts on our environment 🍃

https://www.kates-boylston.com/american-cemetery-and-cremation/the-little-things/article_39de8750-dd8d-11ee-84de-6fdddf465a9c.html

There's a common misconception that green burials risk having bodies exhumed by animals 💀 However, the reality is quite different. With green burials typically occurring at depths of 3–4 feet, there's a sufficient layer of soil above the body to act as a smell barrier, making it undetectable to animals. The Green Burial Council confirms that there have been no cases of animals disturbing graves. Moreover, the shallower grave depth enhances decomposition, as beneficial organisms in the upper soil layers can more effectively do their work 🌱 Green burials, therefore, are designed to harmonize with nature, not to disturb it 🌎

Each of our Salt Urns is crafted from ancient Himalayan rock salt. Each piece is a unique tribute to life's journey, reflecting the beauty of individuality ✨

Compliant with the Green Burial Council's standards, our Salt Urns ensure an eco-conscious farewell. They dissolve in water within 4 hours, merging with nature in a respectful and environmentally friendly way 🌿🌊