Eco-Friendly Green Funerals with Evergreen Funeral Services

At Evergreen Funeral Services, we recognise the growing desire for funerals that are both meaningful and environmentally conscious. Our green funeral options provide families in Hull and East Yorkshire with the opportunity to say farewell in a way that reflects their values and respects the natural world.

A green funeral focuses on reducing the environmental impact of traditional funeral practices. This can include using biodegradable materials, minimising carbon emissions, and choosing natural burial grounds. We are committed to offering a range of eco-friendly choices to help you create a personalised and sustainable tribute to your loved one. Below are some of the ways to make a funeral more eco-friendly:

We offer coffins made from sustainable materials such as willow, bamboo, and banana leaf. These are free from chemical varnishes, plastics, and synthetic trims, ensuring they are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

For those choosing cremation, we provide biodegradable urns suitable for various purposes, including water dispersal, burial, or scattering of ashes.

We can assist in arranging burials in natural settings where the land is preserved in its natural state. These sites often allow for a tree or plant to be placed as a living memorial instead of a traditional headstone.

Options such as holding a graveside service, limiting the use of vehicles, and encouraging car-sharing can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the funeral.

Instead of conventional headstones, consider planting a tree or creating a natural feature that serves as a lasting and living tribute.

Our Approach to Embalming

We do not routinely promote embalming, as it involves the use of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. Embalming is only carried out upon specific request or if required for legal reasons, such as repatriation.

Planning a Green Funeral

Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of planning a green funeral. We will discuss all available options, ensuring that your choices align with your environmental values and personal wishes. Whether you are considering a natural burial or an eco-friendly cremation, we are here to support you.

For more information or to discuss your requirements, please call us on 01482 212888 or contact us online.

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Sophie Santos
Absolutely amazing, we used Evergreen Funeral Services when my little sister sadly passed away, we had been to see her a few times and can honestly say, wow... they took the best care of her... from the day I called and up until right her funeral, we had non stop support from Steve.

The circumstances are absolutely awful but Evergreens make it that touch easier, guiding you along the way!

Thank you Steve and team!

Ellies big sister, Sophie x
Bex
I would like to give nothing but respect to evergreen funeral services, they went above and beyond in help me and my family in our time of need.. my brother took his own life and a long way from home, they helped bring him back and in tragic circumstances. They took the burden off us as a family, from start to finish I couldn't recommend Steve and Gary enough. Thanks from all of us of making Ben's final fairwell special
Julie
We would like to say a massive thank you to all at Evergreen you took our Daughter in law Joanne and family under your wing. Looked after John like he was one of you own. Nothing was to much trouble you went out of your way above and beyond to make it a beautiful service. Thank you so much Julie & David
Lynn Brattan
Thank you so much Gary for looking after Mary and helping us navigate a difficult time. The care and kindness shown and the impeccable service nothing was too much trouble even when we had to move funeral back a week. Also recommending Lelley Fields for service everyone commented on how beautiful and serene the surroundings were Thank you from us all.
Ann Connor
Gary and Steve at Evergreen Funeral Services were so kind and helpful when dealing with the funeral for my brother. They made a very stressful situation so much easier and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a compassionate and efficient service.
Ian Dervey
Gary and his team at Evergreen were excellent and helped us in our time of need in every way. From our first phone call with Gary, he was kind and compassionate and listened to what we wanted for our son’s funeral. He guided me and my wife through every step of the way, never once did we feel pressured to make a decision until we were ready.
The funeral was a beautiful service and everyone complemented how everything went so professionally on the day, with special thanks to Michael, the allocated Celebrant, who reminded us that it was a celebration of our son's life.
We definitely recommend Evergreen to anyone who is going through a sad loss of a loved one and who needs a kind and helpful team to help guide and support them through it all.
Thank you
Dan Taylor
Provide an excellent service, very professional and caring. Would highly recommend.
Debbie Denby
The service we received was impeccable, Gary and his team were professional throughout. They went above and beyond with our requests for our mums funeral. Gary arranged everything throughout making sure we had everything we needed. Our specific needs for a horse drawn carriage with 4 horses was not a challenge for this amazing team. Mike Anderson the celebrant gave us a beautiful heartfelt eulogy with an unexpected parting statement that was so comforting to hear and for that we are eternally grateful.
carol thomas
From the very first phone call to our last meeting on the day of the funeral Gary was amazing. He was so reassuring and caring and nothing was ever too much for him. Gary helped us to track down the most beautiful VW Camper Hearse for my partners final journey and it added such a beautiful touch to a very sad day. Mike the celebrant for the day gave the most amazing sevice and I left feeling like he'd sat in a room with my partner and had a conversation with him, as he spoke about his personality so perfectly. Gary treat my partner, myself and my children like family and I'll never forget how he made such a difficult time in our lives so much easier.
Losing someone is so heartbreaking and difficult to even think about preparing for a funeral and care of your loved one but if you find yourself in this sad situation please give Evergreen a call , they'll look after you every step of the way .
Helen Tenwick
Gary and his team at evergreen surpassed my expectations in every way. From my first phone call Gary was kind and compassionate and really listened to what I wanted for my husband’s funeral. He guided me through every step of the organisation but I never once felt pressured to make a decision. The actual funeral was a beautiful service and everyone complemented how respectful everything was. I would definitely recommend Evergreen to anyone who is going through this impossible situation and who needs a kind and helpful team to help guide and support them. Thank you
Kelly Reid
Absolutely amazing service from these guys from day one to the last
Amazing communication always kept upto date with things
Handled everything with great professionalism
Would definitely recommend
Natasha Thompson-Abbey
Evergreen have been brilliant during such a difficult time. From the very first phone call I had with Steve he made sure to put our minds at ease and told us that my dad would be treated with dignity. Gary and Steve made sure to listen to my dad’s wishes and did everything just as we asked. They were so caring and kind and we would 100% recommend evergreen to anyone.
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Our Core Values

At the heart of our business are our core values which set out exactly what you can expect of us.

We will take care of the person who has passed away

From the moment your loved one comes into our care, we will treat them with the utmost dignity and respect that we believe everybody deserves.

We never tell you what you should do

We will help you understand the options available to you but the decision is yours. We will honour your beliefs or traditions and do our best to fulfil your wishes.

We are here for you before, during and after the funeral

We understand that death affects everybody differently, but rest assured that we are always here for a chat, reminiscence or even just a cup of tea.

We are open about our prices

We offer a number of options to suit every budget, with costs that are clear and explained to you without all of the jargon. We believe in complete transparency.

We have the time for you

We are a small, family run business who will dedicate our time to you. You will get to know us personally and see the same, familiar faces when you come to see us.

We support individuality

Every person is unique and that’s why we like to be able to get to know your loved one so that even the smallest touches can be personal and meaningful.

Get in Touch

If you have any queries at all please call us on 01482 212888 or fill in the contact form below