In times of loss, making decisions that reflect the values of the departed can be a powerful way to honor their life.
For those who believe in environmental responsibility and respect for nature, eco-friendly cremation offers a meaningful, ethical, and loving option. At Vida Eterna Funeral Home, located in Pérez Zeledón, we have developed a service designed for those who wish to leave a positive mark on the planet.
Our eco-friendly cremation represents a lower environmental impact alternative to traditional burials. By avoiding using non-renewable coffins, embalming chemicals, and concrete structures, soil pollution is significantly reduced. Additionally, this option minimizes land use in cemeteries, promoting a more rational use of space.
Our Eco-Friendly Cremation Package has been carefully crafted to support this kind of farewell with elements that reconnect us with nature and help transform grief into an act of love for the Earth.
It includes a biodegradable urn made from recycled and organic materials, designed so that the ashes can return to the natural cycle of life. This urn can be buried directly in the ground, allowing the remains to decompose harmoniously and respectfully within the environment.
But the tribute doesn’t end there. Each package also includes a Golden Dewdrop shrub—a perennial plant with vibrant leaves and easy care—that can be grown in a pot or in the garden. This plant can grow up to one meter tall and blooms year-round, becoming a living symbol of enduring love. Many families choose to place a portion of the ashes in the soil nourishing this plant, creating a living memorial, a space for connection, reflection, and remembrance.
Moreover, by choosing this service, families are also supporting environmental conservation. For every Eco-Friendly Cremation Package purchased, we make a donation to FUDEBIOL—the Foundation for the Development of the Las Quebradas Biological Center—a local organization actively working to protect water sources and natural areas in Pérez Zeledón. In this way, an ecological farewell also becomes a concrete action for the planet’s well-being.
At Vida Eterna, we believe every life deserves a meaningful goodbye. Our commitment to the environment and to the families who trust us is reflected in every detail of this service. Contact us for more information—because it is possible to say goodbye with love, respect, and responsibility, honoring not only the memory of those who have passed but also the legacy we wish to leave in the world.
