Funeral Services Industry, Funeral Pyres — Rites, Rituals and Green Funerals — India and Outside India

Birth, aging, illness, and death are unavoidable, and the provision of funeral services is an ancient industry. The needs of society and the increased population must be met, although there has been a sharp reduction in resources and deterioration in the environment, which have triggered changes in the funeral industry. Green funerals are options that enable carbon saving, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting ecological environment. This short communication discusses common topics related to funeral services industry as well as the challenges faced by this industry particularly in India.