Welcome to the AGFD
Established in 2009, the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD) has three main objectives.
To help members of the public find funeral homes in their area which are willing to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly options in the funerals they carry out.
To encourage funeral directors to become more green-minded in all aspects of their work and help bring natural funerals into the mainstream.
To hold the yearly Good Funeral Awards which recognise all those in the industry who are offering the best service and/or products to their customers.
Funeral Directors
Why Join Us?
Are you a Funeral Director who would like to engage the growing number of people seeking greener and more sustainable products and services?
Would you like to play your part in helping the planet whilst cutting waste and adopting industry best practice in cutting carbon emissions?
Benefit from significant discounts from
a wide range of product and service providers who work with the Association of Green Funeral Directors because like you they want to play their part in promoting greener and more sustainable products and services.
By joining the AGFD you can make your business more sustainable and profitable and join other like-minded Funeral Directors who are sharing innovative
and sustainable ways of growing their business but keeping to their green principles.
How can I create
a greener funeral
Choosing an eco-friendly approach in death ensures that even in our final moments, we leave a lighter footprint on the planet, supporting sustainability and preserving nature for future generations.
If you want to create a greener funeral we can guide you to look at elements that can make a funeral much greener.
The essence of a green funeral is simplicity. It rejects the idea of a traditional style funeral in favour of something with a more natural feel.
It's the idea of caring for the deceased with a minimal impact on the environment.
The preference of burials over cremation (although eco coffins can also be used for cremations and can make the funeral much greener, plus ashes can be buried in natural burial grounds.
Find a Member
Consumers are becoming more aware of environmental issues which will reflect their life and death choices. These choices must be offered and made available to all families.
Our members have the knowledge of all the options available to you and offer greener services and products like green burials, biodegradable coffins and urns
The AGFD expects its members to always aim for the highest level of service possible, both personal and practical.
This includes clear price information, empowering each bereaved family to arrange a funeral which meets their individual needs and allowing them to have as much involvement as they want.
Visit our 'Members by Area' page to find your nearest AGFD member.
Members
of the Public
All of our funeral director members sign up to a code of practice so you can be sure they have the expertise and the right motives in providing greener products and services.
They commit to offering green alternatives to “traditional” products and services. Woodland burials, eco-friendly coffins and adoption of working practices that are kinder to the environment. Just look to see if they are displaying a members certificate and our logo in their premises and on their website.
Sadly you cannot become a member but we can help you with any questions you may have regarding green/eco funerals.
We can provide advice and recommend a wide range of green services ranging from funeral directors, coffins, woodland burial sites, florists etc.
