Green Cemetery Calculator
Natural burial space and biodegradable options.
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Cost per green burial ($)
$5,000
Savings vs traditional ($)
$7,000
Total green burial cost ($)$5,000
Traditional burial cost ($)$12,000
Savings %58.3%
Max plots on acreage828
Container cost ($)$1,200
Formaldehyde avoided (gal)3
Concrete avoided (lbs)3,000
Memorial trees planted1
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter cemetery acreage and plot spacing in feet (green cemeteries typically space graves 6–12 ft apart).
- Select container type: shroud, biodegradable casket, or wicker/willow.
- Enter number of burials and whether to include a memorial tree.
- Review Cost per Green Burial, Total Green Cost, Savings vs. Traditional ($), and Savings (%).
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