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.
My father was a Priest and had worked with Evergreens before, only two months before his passing when he led his sisters funeral. So when they brought my dear Dad from Durham for us, and they told us he recognised him, this made me feel so comforted.
Evergreens were understanding of our circumstance and gave guidance and allowed my brother and I to take our time making some decisions of my fathers funeral. It was the first time either of us were involved in the planning. We didn’t feel rushed or pressured and they answered all our questions.
We had initially been told by a local funeral directors in Durham who had collected my father that he may not be viewable. I’m sure if you’re reading this and are in that position, it’s an extremely upsetting thing to be told and to process. But Evergreens set our expectations and told us that he was indeed viewable. They put my father in his suit of choice. It was my first time seeing someone who had passed, but Steve and his team were so lovely and respectful with my Dad. I gave a picture of my father that was taken a few months prior and they trimmed his beard perfectly. He looked like my Dad, just sleeping. He looked so handsome in his suit. I had plenty of time with him, as did other family members.
On the day of my fathers funeral, the care and respect given was second to none, even allowing my fathers beloved dog to join us in the car, and at the church service with permission from the church. His funeral was perfect. At the end, we were not rushed to leave as we said goodbye to family that couldn’t join the continuation of the celebration of my fathers life with food and drink nearby. They dropped us off at our venue without hesitation.
Evergreens also advised us to have my father cremated at Lelley Fields. I personally picked up my father’s ashes less than a week later and the grounds and staff were wonderful, even offering for us to come back when we want his ashes transferred, which is free of charge. Dogs are also welcome on the beautiful grounds at Lelley Fields.
I’m sorry you find yourself making a hard decision. Sadly none of us want to think about our loved ones funeral and organising goodbyes. I hope I never have to use a funeral directors again, but death being inevitable for everyone we love, I know it’s something I will have to sadly do again. And when I do, I wouldn’t hesitate to use the care of Evergreens again.
Steve and team, you’ve left a precious everlasting mark on the memory of my Dad, and for that I thank you all.
Evergreen funeral services are outstanding and professional in all aspects so many thanks again for a lovely bespoke funeral
Would very highly recommend
Thanks
Neil and Emma
Just want take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to Evergreen Funeral Services , they was truly amazing with sorting everything even though i was annoying to make it perfectfor our mother, plus the effort they put in to make our life's easier so we could grieve was beyond anything. Plus getting our mother ashes back to me today was truly appreciated.
I can't thank them enough.
Truly amazing, professional, and so understanding 👏 🙌
Gary suggested Mike as a celebrant for dads funeral, thank you for this, he managed to capture our dad so well and gave him the best send off we could have wished for.
Thank you to the whole team for everything.
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