Green Cremation Practices: Turning Waste Into Sustainability Wins

Families today care about more than cost — they care about conscience. As conversations around climate change and resource conservation grow, more crematories are asking: How can we make our operations greener without sacrificing care?

At Turn It Green, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s built into everything we do. From post-cremation metal recycling to transparent refining, we help crematories reduce waste, improve revenue, and leave a positive impact.

The Environmental Impact of Traditional Cremation

Traditional cremation involves high heat and energy use. While it’s already more eco-friendly than burial (which requires embalming fluids, hardwoods, and concrete vaults), there’s still room for improvement.

Many crematories overlook the metals and materials that remain after cremation. If discarded, these contribute to landfill waste and resource loss.

What Makes a Cremation “Green”?

A green cremation focuses on efficiency, transparency, and responsible waste management. Here’s how crematories can make meaningful changes:

1. Recover and Recycle Metals

Partnering with Turn It Green ensures valuable metals are recovered and refined responsibly — not discarded. It’s one of the easiest ways to make a tangible environmental impact while generating new revenue.

2. Use Energy-Efficient Equipment

Modern cremation units and filtration systems minimize emissions and optimize fuel consumption.

3. Choose Eco-Friendly Containers and Packaging

Using biodegradable urns, recycled materials, or minimal packaging reduces your carbon footprint.

4. Educate Families About Sustainability

Families appreciate transparency. When you can show them that your crematory contributes to sustainability, it builds trust and loyalty.

How Turn It Green Helps Crematories Go Green

Our mission is simple: help crematories operate responsibly and profitably. By combining sustainability with smart business practices, we’ve created a model that benefits everyone — families, facilities, and the planet.

Turn It Green provides:

Environmentally safe recycling and refining
Transparent settlements and P&L reviews
International partnerships supporting responsible sourcing

Join the Movement

Green practices don’t just help the environment — they build credibility. Crematories that embrace sustainability are attracting more families who value ethical choices.

If your facility is ready to become part of the green cremation movement, connect with us at weturnitgreen.com/contact.