Green Options
We strive to help families remember a life more ways than you can imagine. That’s why we offer earth-friendly funerals. Because it maintains the most natural form of burial, a green funeral (also known as earth-friendly or eco-friendly) is the ideal choice for those who are mindful of the environment.
Go Green with Our Firm
Our staff specializes in an array of earth-friendly funeral services, including:
- Eco-friendly caskets
- Eco-friendly shrouds and clothing
- Burials without grave liners or burial vaults
- Private viewings without embalming or use of toxic chemicals
- Preparation with formaldehyde-free and nontoxic fluids (for those wishing to have a public viewing)
Green Burial - Cemetery
A green burial can take place in nearly any cemetery that allows eco-friendly methods of burial. Our firm offers several options that can help you ensure that your final resting place is both environmentally-friendly and aligned with your personal wishes.
- No state law for outer containers in Kentucky
- If the cemetery requires a concrete box (not vault), we offer the option to back fill it with dirt.
- Some cemeteries and private property will allow you to bury directly into the ground
- Most cemeteries allow for the burial of eco-friendly caskets or shrouds
Parting Stones
Solidified remains are a complete alternative to cremated remains. The solidification process compresses conventional cremated remains into a beautiful collection of “stones” that you can hold, share, scatter, and travel with.
Terramation
Stith Funeral Home offers a natural and ethical Terramation process that transforms human remains into nutrient-rich soil, providing a meaningful and sustainable way to leave the earth better.