Choosing an environmentally conscious funeral can be a meaningful way to honour your loved one. Our extensive and fully customisable range of eco-friendly funeral options means we can create a beautiful funeral that minimises environmental impact. Some of the ways this is achieved include:
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Sustainable Coffins: These biodegradable caskets are made from sustainable materials.
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Natural Burial Grounds: Explore natural burial sites that minimise environmental impact.
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Forgoing Embalming: void embalming to reduce chemical use.
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Charitable Donations: Encourage mourners to donate to charity instead of flowers.
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Recycled Materials: Use recycled paper for mass booklets or orders of service.
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Sustainable Catering: Request eco-friendly practices from caterers and venues, such as avoiding single-use plastics.
If you're interested in an eco-friendly funeral, please contact Ramon Massey today. We can help you plan a service that reflects your values while minimising environmental impact.
To discuss the specifics of an eco funeral please contact our Dublin funeral home today.
Eco Coffins
Eco-friendly coffins and caskets are designed to minimise their environmental impact. These alternatives are typically made from sustainable materials such as bamboo, willow, or cardboard. Unlike traditional wood coffins, these materials are biodegradable and decompose naturally, returning to the earth without harming the environment. Choosing an eco-friendly coffin can help reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional burial practices. Ramon Massey & Son offers a variety of eco-friendly coffin options to suit your needs and preferences.
For additional information on our range of eco-coffins and biodegradable caskets, please contact us at any of our Dublin locations.
Our Dublin Locations
Crumlin
Walkinstown
Tallaght
Drimnagh
Celbridge
Straffan
For additional information on our range of eco-funerals, please get in touch with our expert services today.
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What does a Funeral Director do?
A funeral director is a professional who assists families in arranging and conducting funerals. Their duties typically include:
- Meeting with families: Discussing the deceased's wishes and preferences, as well as the family's desires for the funeral service.
- Arranging the funeral: Coordinating all aspects of the service, including selecting a venue, choosing a casket or urn, and arranging transportation.
- Preparing the deceased: Handling the necessary preparations, such as dressing and grooming the body.
- Assisting with legal matters: Helping families with paperwork, such as death certificates and permits.
Providing grief support: Offering counselling and support to the bereaved.
Funeral directors provide essential guidance and support to families during a difficult time.
The above is a fundamental outline of what our funeral directors provide. Our Dublin funeral directors take care of every aspect of the organisation process so a family can concentrate on their grief.
- Meeting with families: Discussing the deceased's wishes and preferences, as well as the family's desires for the funeral service.
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What questions should I ask a funeral director?
When meeting with our funeral directors, having a list of questions can help ensure a smooth and informed planning process. Consider asking the following:
- Funeral Packages: What services are included in your packages, and what are the associated costs? Are there additional charges for items like flowers, obituaries, or transportation?
- Cremation and Burial: How do you handle cremation and burial arrangements, including transportation and preparation?
- Viewing and Visitation: Can we view the deceased before the funeral, and are visitations or wakes available?
- Casket and Urn Selection: Can you assist us in choosing a casket or urn?
- Funeral Service Elements: Can you help write the obituary or select music for the service?
- Grief Support: Do you offer our family grief counselling or support services?
- Legal Matters: How do you handle the paperwork and legal requirements for the funeral?
- Funeral Packages: What services are included in your packages, and what are the associated costs? Are there additional charges for items like flowers, obituaries, or transportation?