Green & Natural Burial
A Meaningful Return to the Earth
Starting from $3,695
What is a Natural Green Burial?
As more families consider the environmental impact of end-of-life choices, natural green burial offers a simpler and more sustainable way to say goodbye. A green natural burial, allows a loved one to return gently to the earth using biodegradable materials and without conventional embalming chemicals.
By avoiding metal caskets, concrete burial vaults, and other nonbiodegradable materials, green burial helps conserve natural resources and minimize disruption to the surrounding environment.
Our Green & Natural Burial Packages
Natural Burial with Shroud
- Organic Cotton Shroud
- Basic Services of Funeral Director & Staff
- Obtaining of permits & filing death certificate
- Transportation of decedent under 300 lbs within 30 miles ($5.00 per mile over)
- Washing and shrouding
- Secure storage of your loved one
- Online Obituary
- 1 Memorial tree planted
- Fingerprints by Legacy Touch
- Transportation in standard van (Additional $695 for hearse)
Natural Burial
with all Pine Casket
- Everything included in the Natural Burial Shroud plan PLUS:
- All pine casket
- Kosher Certified
- Green Burial Council Certified
Natural Burial
with Wicker Casket
- Everything included in the Natural Burial Shroud plan PLUS:
- Bamboo Wicker Casket
- Willow or Seagrass + $1,000
- Green Burial Council Certified
Carewell is Green Burial Council Certified.
Carewell is proud to be a Green Burial Council Certified Funeral Home. This certification reflects our commitment to providing environmentally responsible care, transparent guidance, and natural burial options that meet recognized standards for sustainability.
We care well each step of the way
We’re making the processes around death simpler and more affordable to say goodbye your way.
Step 1
Make Arrangements Online
The Carewell team is available 24/7 throughout the process.
Step 2
Secure Transfer and Care
We respectfully bring your loved one from the place of passing into our care and prepare them according to natural burial requirements.
Step 3
File all necessary paperwork
Filling of death certificates and burial permits.
Step 4
Coordinate the Natural Burial
We work directly with your chosen cemetery to arrange transportation and ensure your loved one is laid to rest naturally and with dignity.
A Natural Choice
Biodegrable Caskets
Our biodegradable caskets are thoughtfully made from natural materials such as willow, bamboo, seagrass, and sustainably sourced wood. Designed to return gently to the earth, they offer a beautiful and environmentally conscious choice for natural burial.
FIND A NATURAL RESTING PLACE
Natural Burial Cemeteries Near You
Explore our guide to natural and green burial cemeteries throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. area. Compare locations, burial options, and cemetery requirements to find the right resting place for your loved one.
In Our Customers’ Words
I found Carewell on the internet. I couldn’t travel to another state where my father had passed, but found Carewell, who took care of everything, from recovering his body from the Fairfax Hospital to sending me my fathers ashes and his death certificates. I appreciate this service so much and the whole time, they stayed in communication with me. Carewell took a lot off my plate in such a difficult time. Thank you.
I lost my father in March 2024. During this tender and painful time, Amelia and Carewell Creations were a deep comfort. Amelia handled everything with kindness, professionalism and warmth. If you want a business that is reasonable, reliable and does exactly what they say they will, then work with Carewell.
During a tough time, Amelia and her staff helped make everything as easy as possible. Amelia was absolutely fantastic to me and my family during a very challenging time in our life. They are professional yet highly personable and made me feel as though I was their only client. I can’t express how grateful I am to them for their kindness and consideration. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need.
We recently lost my Father and chose Carewell Cremations to carry out his last wishes. Amelia and the staff at Carewell were so supportive and compassionate with us during this time. They were easy to contact and kept in constant communication with us throughout the process. They spoke of my Father as a person and were very careful with him during pickup.
I was blessed to find Carewell as I received the most outstanding service and support. The team was very professional and compassionate throughout the entire process. I really felt as though Carewell was the best place to care for my loved one. They provide a calming experience during such a hard time. I highly recommend Carewell.
My experience with Amelia at Carewell Cremation has been great considering the nature of it. She was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the process of my mom’s cremation. It was the part I had to think least about amidst all the things that need to be taken care of when a loved one passes away. Thank you again for your professionalism and compassion.