Green Burials

Green Burial Tribute

Green burials, or natural burials, are a simple and natural means of burial that is an alternative to the “traditional” funeral and allows the burial site to remain as natural as possible. There is no embalming, and a burial vault is not used. Any materials used for the burial, including a casket or shroud, must be biodegradable.

Many people choose this burial option because it is a natural way to return to the earth. Green burials are earth-friendly options, and natural burial sites promote the growth of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. A green cemetery will allow nature to take its course.

Green Burial Tribute with Traditional Memorial Services

Even with a non-traditional burial, you can still celebrate your loved one’s life with traditional services and even a closed casket visitation. Packages include the same Professional Services, staff, facilities, and merchandise included with our Traditional Burial Packages, with the exception of embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, and preparation. It provides the family with the option for closure while honoring the wishes of their loved one to have an alternative burial.

Full Professional Services include:

  • NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
  • NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
  • NStaff and facilities for visitation and funeral service
  • NDressing / Cosmetizing / Casketing
  • NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
  • NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
  • NLead car / funeral coach / support vehicles

Included Standard Merchandise and Other Services

  • NChoice of burial shroud, pine box, or family provided casket or shroud
  • NRegister book
  • NMemorial folders or prayer cards
  • NAcknowledgment cards
  • NMemorial candle
  • N12 laminated copies of obituary
  • NGrief angel bears
  • NFamily photo boards
  • NCross or Crucifix
  • NTribute video production and keepsake DVD
  • NOnline obituary published on our website

Green Burial with Simple Graveside Service Only

Full Professional Services include:

  • NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
  • NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
  • NPreparation and Care
  • NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
  • NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
  • NSupport vehicle

Merchandise and Complimentary Service Items May Include:

  • NBurial Shroud or Simple Pine Box
  • NLaminated copies of obituary for immediate family
  • NMemorial Candle
  • NOnline obituary publishing to funeral our website
natural burial

Simple Pine Box

burial shroud

Burial Shroud

Next Steps for a Green Burial

Get in touch with our team to learn more about our green burial options and to receive a funeral cost estimate.

what our families say

Tiffany Foster went out of her way to fulfill all my requests, talked me through problems I was facing, and tried to make me feel as comfortable as possible when I was a wreck, totally crushed, and I thank her with all of my heart for that.

James S. | July 2020

The professional manner of the staff made a difficult time a little easier.

Lynda R. | July 2020

Services provided for both parents were perfect, on time, and no issues. Brenda is awesome and strong!

Michael M. | July 2020

Skyler was absolutely amazing. She was so caring and helpful through this whole process. She even went above and beyond to meet with us in DeForest and even to make a stop at our home to drop off or pick up anything needed. While it was a small gesture, it was so helpful and greatly appreciated.

Brooke S. | Dec. 2020

Madison North East

2418 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-249-8257

Madison West

5701 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
Tel: 608-274-1000

Verona

220 S. Enterprise Drive
Verona, WI 53593
Tel: 608-845-6625

DeForest / Windsor

6924 Lake Road
DeForest, WI 53532
Tel: 608-846-4250