How much do burial pods cost?

Right now, tree pod burial pods cost anywhere from $99.00 to $330.00 USD. However, this price range doesn’t account for the cost of a new sapling which can cost upwards of $55.00 USD, depending on the tree you choose.

How much does an ecopod cost?

Ecopods cost more than $3,000 — the average price of a conventional casket.

Can I be buried in a tree pod?

The biodegradable burial pod that turns your body into a tree. Capsula Mundi is an egg-shaped pod through which a buried corpse or ashes can provide nutrients to a tree planted above it. Your carbon footprint doesn’t end in the grave.

Are organic burial pods legal in the US?

It is legal to use organic burial pods — also known as a natural burial — in the United States. However, different states have different legislation and requirements for natural burials. According to Coeio, you must look into local zoning laws before burying on private land and/or making a home cemetery.

What is an ecopod?

THE ECOPODS ARE SMART-TECH REFILL STATIONS THAT REFILL HOME CARE AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS INTO REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

How does capsula Mundi work?

The Capsula Mundi urn is a biodegradable urn. The ashes are put in through a hole, closed with a cone shaped screw top. After the burial, a tree, chosen in life by the deceased, in consideration of the local ecosystem, will be planted in top of it. Capsula Mundi biodegradable urn turns the ashes into a tree.

Are dead bodies bad for the environment?

Unfortunately, both traditional burials and cremation waste natural resources, put toxins into the environment and contribute to global warming. Traditional burials are expensive and use up a plot of ground forever.

Does embalming last forever?

Embalming does not preserve the human body forever; it merely delays the inevitable and natural consequences of death. The rate of decomposition will vary, depending on the strength of the chemicals and methods used, and the humidity and temperature of the final resting place.

How can the EcoPOD be removed prior to burial?

The metal handles can be easily removed prior to burial. The Ecopod can be traditionally shouldered by six-pallbearers. The Ecopod can be easily lowered by hand using either straps or ropes in the traditional manner. Placement of two 4×4 boards crosswise on the bottom for the pod to rest on will allow the straps to be removed easily.

How much will tree burial pods cost?

D’Angelo and Del Ferro are still not sure how much tree burial pods will cost, but they expect it will be cheaper than the average funeral which costs about $10,000 in the United States. However, until the finished product is unveiled, the price will remain a mystery. The Biodegradable Urn, however, starts at $330.00.

Can burial pods change the way we view death?

Two Italian designers launched a project called Capsula Mundi or “burial pods” which seeks to change the way you think about and interact with the concept of death. What’s a Tree Pod Burial? The Capsula Mundi project was started, in part, as a way to remove the taboo around discussing death.

How are the EcoPODs carried?

The Ecopods are carried with 6 metal and bamboo handles inserted through the loop ends of the straps. The metal handles can be easily removed prior to burial. The Ecopod can be traditionally shouldered by six-pallbearers.