Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB establishes green burial area in council-operated cemetery
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Green Burial Area
Crompton Cemetery contains a section for residents who want to conduct eco-friendly burials. Coffins in this section are made from natural materials with minimal impact on the environment. Families that opt against coffins can bury their loved ones in biodegradable shrouds and containers. The council's Cemetery Office prohibits embalming and permanent markers in this section. Residents can locate exact burial spots by contacting the office.
Newsworthy
New eco-friendly burial area dedicated in cemetery | Oldham Council
New eco-friendly burial area dedicated in cemetery - Green burials
New green burial area for Crompton Cemetery | The Oldham Times
A NEW eco-friendly burial area is of Crompton Cemetery in Shaw is set to be dedicated by Oldham Council.
More from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Related Projects
🚫 To join the discussion, sign up. It's free!