When organizing a funeral, decisions are often made based on tradition: the church, the speakers, the hearse. Yet gradually, an eco-friendly approach to saying goodbye is gaining popularity, including the transportation to the final resting place.
If you delve into the world of sustainable funeral transport, you’ll discover a wide range of innovative and environmentally friendly options. At present, the traditional hearse is still by far the most commonly used vehicle for transporting the deceased. Everyone is familiar with the image of a black car moving at a slow pace, followed by the procession of loved ones. It captures the imagination, it’s what we’re used to, and perhaps it’s even how we envision our own funeral. The flip side of this tradition is that conventional hearses generally run on gasoline or diesel, which significantly impacts the environment. But there is another way. By choosing a green alternative, the funeral is respectful not only of the deceased but also of nature. And with electric funeral vehicles, the procession looks exactly the same as with a traditional hearse. At Loop Biotech, we are committed to making the funeral industry greener by offering eco-friendly options that match traditional products in both appearance and quality. In fact, we provide natural solutions that are just as stylish, respectful, and timeless. By making sustainable choices—such as biodegradable coffins and environmentally friendly funeral transport—you keep the funeral’s carbon footprint as small as possible.
Whisper-Quiet Transport
We just mentioned it briefly: the electric hearse—providing the same comfort and the same appearance, but without the polluting emissions. These vehicles are also whisper-quiet, contributing to a serene atmosphere during the funeral. Several funeral homes in the Netherlands offer this option, partly because the demand for this green alternative continues to grow.
If you’d like something different yet quintessentially Dutch, there’s the “funeral bicycle.” With these specially designed bikes, the coffin is carried on a trailer to the final resting place, with the procession walking or cycling behind the deceased. A comparable option is the walking coach, where loved ones follow on foot. Especially for natural burials, these modes of funeral transport are increasingly popular.
If the ceremony takes place in a water-rich area, an electric or hand-powered funeral boat can carry the coffin or bier across the water in a silent procession. Canal, lake, or channel—boat transport is an eco-friendly alternative that blends seamlessly and respectfully into the natural surroundings. For a natural burial, a walking route to the final resting place is often an option. The coffin is transported ahead of the procession on a stylish cart, with the bereaved following on foot. In this way, the farewell begins with a walk, surrounded by nature. This can take place in silence or accompanied by suitable music.
Beautiful and Environmentally Conscious
These various alternatives for funeral transport offer wonderful possibilities for saying goodbye in harmony with nature. Loop Biotech works together with several professional partners who share the same ideas about sustainability, the environment, and climate. For example, we have had very positive experiences with the Tesla hearse. This state-of-the-art electric hearse was created by sawing a Tesla S in half and extending it—all of which took place in the Netherlands. The result is a car with a sleek appearance and an open feel, thanks to its glass roof and glass side panels. You can see the coffin or bier during transport, so the deceased remains close at every stage of the funeral. While reflecting on the life and passing of a loved one, there are, of course, words of farewell—but silence is just as important. Thanks to this innovative and silent hearse, you have the space to let your thoughts run free in silence, allowing fond memories to surface. And as the demand for electric funeral transport continues to grow, the range of sustainable alternatives will only expand in the coming years. That makes it ever easier to contribute to a greener future together, even at a time of farewell. In this way, a day of mourning can be both beautiful and environmentally conscious.
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