The most eco-friendly burial option isn’t cremation or human composting
Popular Science Team
created: March 6, 2026, 8:51 p.m. | updated: March 7, 2026, 4 a.m.
We break down all the details around what’s the most eco-friendly burial option, from aquamation to conventional burials.
But is natural burial really the most eco-friendly way to go?
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