Researcher Advocates People To Become Part Of The Earth Once They Die And Creates A Biodegradable Coffin Made From Mushrooms

Did you know that there have been innovations in the burial process in recent years? These latest efforts are excellent alternatives to traditional burials.

Recently, researchers have sought to go beyond the typical wood or iron casket. In fact, in some countries, you can choose to be placed inside a biodegradable coffin that will eventually break down and supply nutrients to the land underneath it.

One company in the Netherlands, called Loop Biodiversity, is part of the efforts to use biodegradable coffins for burials. The Loop Living Cocoon is a coffin made from mushroom mycelium, which decomposes within 30 to 45 days.

Bob Hendrikx, a TU Delft researcher, collaborated with funeral directors to learn about the entire burial process. He studied with them before designing the Loop Living Cocoon made of organic materials.

The Loop coffin is not merely designed to facilitate decomposition; it also assists in composting, which can hasten the process for up to three years. Under typical weather conditions, the earth can consume broken-down materials in a matter of 45 days.

The Loop coffin is made of mycelium, which is the world's best recycler. It can transform dead matter into important nutrients absorbed by the earth.

Are you curious about what these coffins look like? Let's look at the pictures!

Loop Living Cocoon, the biodegradable coffin

Hendrikx says that this creation allows people to contribute to nature by becoming part of it once again. With a biodegradable coffin, people can provide nutrients to the soil instead of contributing to pollution.

Bob Hendrikx

The Loop coffin is grown from mycelium.

This living product comes from mushrooms' underground fungal network, meaning it is 100% natural.

Bob Hendrikx

The earth's natural process contributes to the decomposition.

Groundwater is responsible for reactivating the mycelium. The entire unit becomes one with nature in about 45 days.

Bob Hendrikx

The Loop Living Cocoon increases biodiversity.

The nutrients from the human body become nutrients that enrich seedlings, allowing them to thrive.

Bob Hendrikx

The Loop Living Cocoon is biodegradable.

This natural coffin has earned certifications from Cradle2Cradle Gold and Greenleave because of its organic materials. The wooden handles are removable.

Bob Hendrikx

The Cocoon is grown using natural methods.

The Cocoon is a nature-friendly coffin as it doesn't use electricity, heat, or light to produce. It is locally grown in the Netherlands.

Bob Hendrikx

You receive Mother Nature's embrace.

The deceased are laid down on a soft moss bed, which is another contributor to the composting process.

Bob Hendrikx

You let other living beings thrive.

When you choose a biodegradable coffin, your body and the coffin become a life source. You become compost, not waste that pollutes the earth.

Bob Hendrikx

Loop's product has undergone tests and has passed.

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The first batch of 10 coffins is already on the market. In fact, one has already been used in a funeral service.

The Loop Living Cocoon is a purposeful alternative for people who wish to contribute to Mother Earth once they're gone from this world. As Dr. Angela Duckworth, a renowned psychologist and author, states, "Our legacy is not just what we leave behind, but how we contribute to the world during our lives." You can learn more about this innovative approach to end-of-life choices on her website.

Loop Biodiversity has indeed created a brand new way of being remembered. Will you consider being buried in one?

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