Even if demand still remains marginal, ecological funerals are starting to emerge. What is it about? “ To propose solutions for funerals that have less impact on the environment”explains Corinne Levrel, at the Ille funeral directors, in Saint-Grégoire.
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Bury in the ground
Contrary to popular belief, cremation is not the least polluting practice. Taking into account the entire process, the burial of a body releases approximately 620 kg of CO2. Cremation, slightly more, with an estimate of 649 kg of CO2. “And it emits harmful gases, in particular because of the mercury in dental fillings. »
Previously, it is better to avoid preservative treatments for the body, as they often use polluting chemicals. Once at the cemetery, “We must favor a burial in the ground, with an unvarnished wooden coffin, padding in biodegradable cotton”continues the professional.
Eco-managed forests
How about a cardboard coffin? It is more economical, “but not necessarily more ecological, because it takes water to produce it. » For the wood, we will ensure that it comes from sustainably managed forests (with the EFC or FSC label).
“Provenance is important, people are sensitive to it”confirms Daniel Guérard, in Pacé. Many families favor Made in France. Even Made in Breizh. “For our granite monuments, we source our supplies from Breton quarries. » The capitons come from Saint-Gilles, a few kilometers away. A short circuit model.
Corinne Levrel also offers local productions, “funeral urns made from recycled shells, made in Brittany”.
