Colorado funeral home with 'green' burials under investigation after improperly stored bodies found - AP News

A Colorado funeral home offering "green" burials is under investigation after authorities discovered improperly stored bodies on the property. Green burials are environmentally conscious funeral practices that typically involve minimal embalming and biodegradable caskets, but this facility's handling of human remains violated proper storage and care standards. The discovery raises serious questions about regulatory oversight of funeral homes and whether the business was meeting legal requirements for body preservation and family notification. Investigations into funeral home operations often involve state burial boards and health departments determining whether families were informed of storage conditions and whether the facility maintained proper facilities.