Kirby & Family is Arkansas' first funeral provider to offer green burial services.
Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery is certified by the Green Burial Council and features a special section of the grounds dedicated specifically for green burials.
Green Burial:
- Provides minimal environmental impact and aids in the conservation of natural resources
- Simplified interment process reduces carbon emissions & helps preserve the surrounding habitat
- Offers an alternative to traditional burial and cremation
- Reflects a personal concern for the environment
- Uses non-toxic and biodegradable materials for caskets, shrouds, and urns
- Natural, non-invasive means are used to prepare for green burial
- Utilizes essential oils in the embalming process
- No vaults or liners used in the eco-friendly interment process
- Memorial markers, made from flat native Arkansas limestone, are integrated into the landscape
- Over time, the grave blends seamlessly into the surrounding countryside
- Transferred burial insurance policies are welcome
- No-cost green burial pre-planning available
The staff at Kirby & Family will help you explore the possibilities of green burial, answer any questions you may have about the process, and show you the eco-friendly options for interment.
For more information on Kirby & Family's eco-friendly green burials, contact us at 870.425.6978 or complete the online form on this page. A member of our staff will contact you - within 2 days - to discuss green burial options.
Minimal
Environmental
Impact
No-Cost
Pre-Planning
Available
Non-Toxic &
Biodegradable
Materials
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