Green Burial Cost Calculator
Compare natural green burial costs against traditional burial, including environmental benefits like CO2 reduction.
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Green Burial Total
$2,300.00
≈ 18 pairs of sneakers
Cost Savings
$7,700.00
≈ 8 smartphones
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Green Burial Plot Cost for a conservation or natural burial ground.
- Enter the Shroud or Biodegradable Container cost and Natural Body Preparation cost.
- Enter the Traditional Burial Cost you are comparing against.
- Review Green Burial Total vs Traditional Burial Total to quantify the cost savings.
- Check CO2 Reduction in pounds and Land Preserved in acres to highlight the environmental benefits.
How the result changes with Green Burial Plot Cost
| Green Burial Plot Cost | Green Burial Total | Cost Savings |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | $1,800.00 | $8,200.00 |
| $3,500.00 | $4,300.00 | $5,700.00 |
| $6,500.00 | $7,300.00 | $2,700.00 |
| $9,000.00 | $9,800.00 | $200.00 |
What each input means
- Green Burial Plot Cost
- Cost of a plot in a natural/green burial ground
- Shroud/Biodegradable Container
- Cost of a natural fiber shroud or biodegradable casket
- Natural Body Preparation
- Cost of non-toxic body preparation (dry ice, refrigeration, etc.)
- Traditional Burial Cost
- Estimated total cost of a traditional burial for comparison
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersGreen Burial Plot Cost = 1500, Shroud/Biodegradable Container = 300, Natural Body Preparation = 500, Traditional Burial Cost = 10000 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Green Burial TotalGreen Burial Total2300 = $2,300
- Calculate Cost SavingsCost Savings7700 = $7,700
- Calculate Traditional Burial TotalTraditional Burial Total10000 = $10,000
- Calculate CO2 ReductionCO2 Reduction250 = 250
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