Green Burial in Evansville
A natural return to the earth, in a dedicated section at Sunset Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana
If you’d prefer something more natural than a conventional burial, a green burial may be right for you. It skips the concrete vault and synthetic materials. A biodegradable casket or shroud, a section dedicated to green burial, and a simpler return to the earth. Sunset Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana, offers a beautiful setting for green burial. Prefer other ground burial options? Click here.
What Green Burial Means
Conventional burial uses a concrete vault, a sealed casket, and synthetic materials that keep the body separated from the soil. Green burial leaves those out. A biodegradable casket or a simple shroud lets the body return to the earth naturally over time.
Embalming is your choice. If your family would like a visitation and a service beforehand, we offer environmentally friendly embalming that avoids the harsh chemicals used in conventional preparation. If you’d rather skip it entirely, that works too.
Our Green Burial Section
Sunset’s green burial section is tucked away near our Community Cremation and Butterfly Gardens, and you reach the area by a small wooden bridge. It’s a quiet, natural setting, set a little apart — a peaceful place to visit.
You’re welcome to walk the section and see it for yourself before you decide. Our staff can show you around and answer any questions.
A Private Moment
A quiet graveside farewell for your immediate family. This green burial package includes the funeral director’s services, transfer to our care, and a graveside service.
Gathering of Family & Friends
A full day to gather, remember, and support one another. This package includes everything in A Private Moment, plus environmentally friendly embalming, personal care, two hours of visitation, and a chapel service.