It’s worth noting that green burial has been the ... such as a linen shroud, pine coffin or nothing at all, and they’re buried at a shallower depth to hasten natural biodegradation.

“A natural burial offers a reason to gather and have a funeral and ritual, even if you’re not religious,” Miller said. “People feel better about it when they have this idea about returning ...

Voters will decide whether to allow green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery at the annual town meeting in May. The Select Board ...