Natural Burial
An Exploratory Study of Attitudes and Practices Among Funeral Directors in the US
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630308 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amy Z Ticho (0009-0001-9980-365X, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, corresponding author), David Barry (0000-0002-5039-1156, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point), D A Barry (0000-0002-8621-0425, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 302228241282733-302228241282733 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228241282733 |
| PMID | 39237117 |
| OpenAlex | W4402325555 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 27 |
The market for natural burial has increased for a variety of reasons including positions on environmental and sustainability issues, religious and spiritual considerations, and cost. While there is growing research on popular perceptions from potential consumers, very little is known about the industry actors, institutions, and structures that support natural burial practices. This study examines the knowledge, impressions, attitudes, and practices pertaining to natural burial among funeral directors through a multi-state, anonymous survey ( n = 346). This study offers important contributions to the field of death studies, in that it helps to uncover funeral directors' perspectives, contributes to an understanding of the social aspects of natural burial, and sets the stage for additional research on this topic. Further, the project examines natural burial through a sociological lens, with consideration of the implications for professionals
Archaeology · Environmental ethics · Exploratory research · Field (mathematics · Natural (archaeology · Perception · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Sustainability · Variety (cybernetics · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Ecology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · History · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |