The Green Funeral: Honoring the Environment While Beautifying Funeral Practices

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The care of creation is the responsibility of all Christians.

Join Sequola McNeill Ingram in her insightful exploration of death rituals as she examines funerals, memorials, and burial practices, urging us to take ownership and recognize the vital interdependence between humanity, the earth, and all living organisms, advocating for a more ecologically responsible approach to caring for creation.

The Green Funeral introduces readers to evolving attitudes toward death, the death care industry, and our faith. Ingram not only delves into burial traditions within the African American community but outlines innovative practices suited for a new generation of multicultural churchgoers and those who do not identify with any religious tradition.

Ingramsheds light on the often-ignored economics behind the funeral industry, challenging us to consider the implications of “putting money in the ground.” Many of us are unprepared for the death of a loved one, leaving us to ponder who bears the burden of caring for the deceased. With thousands of dollars spent on burials, Ingram argues for a more responsible approach–one that acknowledges the environmental impact of traditional practices and seeks to honor our loved ones without compromising the land they leave behind.

Ingram’s unique perspective on death stems from her experiences in academia, the military, family life, and engineering, as well as her journey as a cancer survivor. She artfully weaves together the languages of all these worlds collectively raising a voice for better creation care–even in death.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DR61FT3C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Broadleaf Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8889834977
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.66 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #857 in Death #2,012 in Ecology (Books) #24,116 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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