Green burial is a natural and environmentally friendly approach to burial that aims to minimize ecological impact and conserve natural resources. In a green burial, the body is not embalmed with toxic chemicals and is placed directly in the earth without a concrete vault or any kind of liner.

By foregoing the practice of entombing bodies in impermeable containers like caskets and concrete vaults, natural decomposition and incorporation into the local ecosystems occurs.  Biodegradable caskets, shrouds, or even no container at all are used.