Carewell Earns Green Burial Council Certification

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2024

Fairfax, VA — Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial is proud to announce its official certification as a Green Burial Council (GBC) Certified Funeral Home, a designation that reflects its commitment to offering environmentally sustainable, natural death care rooted in dignity, transparency, and respect for the earth.

About the Certification
The Green Burial Council certification is the recognized standard for green funeral practices, ensuring providers meet verified benchmarks for sustainability, environmental responsibility, and ethical care. As a GBC Certified Funeral Home, Carewell:

  • Provides biodegradable caskets and urns that naturally return to the earth
  • Uses non-toxic body preparation, avoiding embalming fluids and harmful chemicals
  • Offers natural green burial services that protect soil and water resources
  • Partners with certified green cemeteries that conserve and restore native habitats

This certification underscores Carewell’s mission to give families meaningful, earth-conscious funeral choices while helping to safeguard natural landscapes for future generations.

Commitment to Families and the Environment
“At Carewell, we believe that how we say goodbye should reflect how we lived—with respect for each other and for the world around us,” said Amelia Capilongo, Co-Owner of Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial. “Becoming Green Burial Council certified ensures that our families can trust we are providing services that align with both their values and the planet’s needs.”

About Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial
Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial, based in Fairfax, Virginia, provides families with affordable, transparent, and sustainable end-of-life options. Through natural burial, direct cremation, and partnerships with eco-conscious cemeteries, Carewell helps families honor loved ones in ways that preserve the earth for future generations.

For more information about Carewell’s green-certified services, please visit www.carewellcremations.com/natural-burial or call (571) 300-2273.

To learn more about Green Burial Council standards and certification, visit www.greenburialcouncil.org.

Green Burial Council Certification for Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial

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