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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB establishes green burial area in council-operated cemetery

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Green Burial Area

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Crompton Cemetery contains a section for residents who want to conduct eco-friendly burials. Coffins in this section are made from natural materials with minimal impact on the environment. Families that opt against coffins can bury their loved ones in biodegradable shrouds and containers. The council's Cemetery Office prohibits embalming and permanent markers in this section. Residents can locate exact burial spots by contacting the office.

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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

Metropolitan council in England

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United Kingdom

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