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A natural final resting place

Edinburgh Evening News

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February 26, 2026

Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.

A natural final resting place

"The definition of a green burial is a little nonspecific but is generally a burial that takes place outside of a traditional cemetery or churchyard," says Director of Isca Funeral Services Limited, Michael Hull.

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