OpusXenta Pty Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Numerous examples of environmentally friendly practices implemented by various death care organizations, including Funeral Partners, GreenAcres, and Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries (NMC). These include: switching to renewable energy providers, implementing rainwater harvesting, using solar-powered lighting, and introducing more environmentally friendly maintenance equipment.
NMC's implementation of digital mapping, reducing costs and improving efficiency in managing burial space.

GreenAcres' focus on personalized and supportive death care services, providing families with ample time and ongoing communication.
Increased use of live streaming for funeral services, allowing wider participation.

Many organizations adopting environmental policies, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.

Long-term Goals:

Implement strategic changes outlined in Stage Three (1-5 years), including environmentally friendly building design, equipment replacement, and landscape design.

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

The death care sector's significant contribution to environmental issues through embalming fluids, coffins, and cremation emissions.
Limited burial space in the UK.
High funeral costs.
Resistance to change within a traditionally slow-to-evolve sector.
Need for workforce adaptation to embrace sustainability.

Implementing practical changes such as rainwater harvesting, solar lighting, and recycling.
Adopting digital mapping for efficient space management.
Transitioning to more environmentally friendly equipment (e.g., electric cremators).
Promoting eco-friendly funeral options to consumers.
Investing in team training and consultancy to support the transition.
Attracting a younger, sustainability-focused workforce.

Initiatives contribute to these goals through reduced emissions, efficient resource management, and sustainable land use practices.