Green burial · Texas
Green burial cost in Texas
Green burial costs in Texas vary by city and provider. Green (natural) burial forgoes embalming, a metal casket, and a concrete vault — the body is buried in a biodegradable shroud or casket so it can return to the earth. It often costs less than a conventional burial, typically $1,500–$5,000 depending on the burial ground and casket.
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What's typically included
- Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
- Preparation without chemical embalming
- A biodegradable shroud or casket
- Burial in a natural or hybrid cemetery section
- Coordination of permits and paperwork
Often not included
- The plot fee charged by the burial ground
- Opening and closing the grave
- A natural grave marker, where permitted
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Common questions
- How much does a green burial cost?
- Green burial typically runs $1,500–$5,000, often less than a conventional burial because it skips embalming, a metal casket, and a concrete vault. The main costs are the natural-burial plot and a simple shroud or biodegradable casket.
- What makes a burial 'green'?
- No embalming with formaldehyde, a biodegradable container (a shroud or untreated wood/wicker casket), and no concrete vault — so the body can decompose naturally. Many green burial grounds also protect the surrounding land as conservation space.
- Is green burial legal everywhere?
- Natural burial is legal across the US, but you need a cemetery that permits it — a dedicated natural-burial ground or a conventional cemetery with a green section that waives the vault requirement. Availability varies by area.
Prices are national reference ranges for general guidance only — not a quote. Providers in Texas must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule.