What’s the OTHER state?? omg.
Washington state
Do they have to be dead first. Asking for a friend.
Burial Without a Casket
What are your options?
If you are considering or are already in the process of planning your burial in advance, it’s possible that you’ve wondered whether you or your loved one can be buried without a casket. It’s a logical question with some conflicting answers online. Here at BurialPlanning.com, we pride ourselves on being the funeral and burial planning experts, and have created this page to help you understand your options.
So, can you be buried in the ground without a casket? The short answer in most scenarios is no. But those other scenarios is why this question is so complicated. Let’s try to break it down.
One alternative is a natural burial. Instead of a traditional casket, a person is buried in eco-friendly, biodegradable material. Otherwise, people who choose to be buried without a casket most commonly do so for one for three reasons: religious, financial, or environmental.