Natural funerals, often called green burials, have become an eco-friendly alternative in Southern California. These funerals avoid embalming chemicals, metal caskets, and concrete vaults to let the body naturally decompose. Typically, costs tend to be lower than traditional funerals since they remove expensive elements like embalming and burial vaults. Burial plots for green funerals range around $4,000 to $10,000 depending on location and services chosen. Biodegradable caskets made from materials like wicker or bamboo usually cost between $150 and $1,800. Families can arrange some parts themselves legally without always hiring funeral directors. Overall, natural burials provide a simpler option with...