natural burial
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌnætʃ.ər.əl ˈber.i.əl/ us/ˌnætʃ.ɚ.əl ˈber.i.əl/ (also green burial, /ˌɡriːn ˈber.i.əl/ /ˌɡriːn ˈber.i.əl/)
自然葬（指以对环境几乎没有负面影响的方式埋葬尸体）
the act of burying a body in a way that causes little damage to the environment, for example by not having the body embalmed (= treated with special chemicals), and by using a coffin made of natural materials, so that the coffin and body can decay naturally
There are very few natural burial sites in this area. 这一带自然葬的地点很少。
Natural burial is more environmentally friendly than traditional burial or cremation. 自然葬比传统的土葬或火葬更环保。
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- Natural burials are becoming increasingly popular.
- Generally, people who believe in natural burial do not believe in cremation.
- How do I arrange a natural burial for myself or a loved one?