death

Carlin's line about “How we gonna save the planet when we haven’t learned how to care for each other yet” haunts this caring island as we mourn our Mayor, too. As Carlin says, "he was just here."

More of man's destruction of our environment.

Shine On Brightly is an online gallery which offers hand-crafted cremation urns in ceramic, wood, metal, and glass. It also features customized textile art, personalized poetry, and handmade books to celebrate and honor the life of a loved one. All products are produced by some of the finest artisans in the Southeast. The company is based in Asheville, NC. It is committed to providing unique, environmentally-friendly, non-outsourced options for end-of-life choices.

The Egyptian pyramids were built for eternity but only for one single person: the great Pharaoh. A green project called The Great Pyramid is open to every individual and can potentially be any human being’s grave or memorial site. As monumental as it is affordable, it serves all nationalities and religions. Individuals who are either unwilling or unable to have their ashes buried there can also opt to have a memorial stone placed instead. These can be custom designed with any number of colors, images, or relief decorations.

With biodegradable caskets and shrouds, no embalming, and often a tree planted in the honor of the deceased instead of a headstone, green funerals are gaining traction as an environmentally sound option. The best part is besides being morally satisfying, they’re cheaper than traditional funerals! With less preparation and chemicals required and the less extravagant caskets, it takes far less money to have a green funeral.