Green Deathcare

Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks with us about the state of natural burial options for green deathcare.

By Podcast Team and Esmerelda Kent
Published on May 26, 2021
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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks about green deathcare options and their rise in popularity.



Founder/designer Esmerelda Kent, a former Industrial Light and Magic costume designer has been a green burial pioneer since 2004 working in California’s first green cemetery. She has created what she calls “Aroma Deathcare” ™  with herb-lined shrouds, floral washes, and more.

Additional Resources


The Green Burial Council website is an excellent place to find resources about green burial, services, education, and providers.

Read more about green burial options in this MOTHER EARTH NEWS article Natural Funeral Practices.


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Our Podcast Team: Carla Tilghman and Jessica Mitchell

Music is “Wind on My Legs” by Monplaisir

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