Yes. Choosing a green cremation shows you are committed to a clean, natural environment that preserves the planet’s ever-shrinking wilderness and resources; it is a smart decision to make. With a traditional funeral and burial, the body is embalmed with chemicals. After the viewing, the body is laid in a casket of metal or lacquered-wood lined with satin and decorated with brass hinges and handles. The chemicals enter the earth and prevent natural decomposition. For those people who have dedicated their lives to reducing their negative impact on the earth, this can be a less-than-desirable ending.