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Special Offer on Sand and Gelatin Urns, Burgundy Scatter Tubes, Stationary Sets and Original Eco-Friendly Caskets

To celebrate the start of the new year, Passages International is offering discounts of up to 40% on selected items. Move fast, this offer is only good while supplies last. Read More»

Passages Teams Up with UPS to offer Carbon Neutral Shipping

As the industry leader in green funeral products, Passages International, Inc. continually searches for the newest, environmentally-friendly options; and is committed to making these options available to customers. Read More»

Biodegradable Urns for Water Burial

Did you know that the majority of urns purchased today are used for water burial? This trend is spreading quickly to all areas of the United States. It’s better to be educated, if not prepared to serve these families than to respond by saying you will find something for them. Read More»

Memento Urn wins International Design Award

Passages’ Memento Biodegradable Urn, Wins Prestigious Red Dot 2011 Design Award
The Memento Urn for biodegradable water burial allows families to create a unique, meaningful and participatory ceremony by placing personal notes into the urn prior to placing it at sea. Twenty handmade paper notecards are included with each urn. Read More»

Passages International Announces Redesigned Website, New Catalog for 2011

As Passages enters its 12th year of business as the recognized global leader for earth-friendly funeral merchandise, we remain dedicated to serving our customers and their families with cutting-edge products designed to meet a growing demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and non-traditional merchandise. Read More»

Anna Marie Wehr Joins Passages International as Sales Manager

Wehr will be working with funeral professionals throughout North America to help them better serve their families by incorporating green product offerings into their businesses. Read More»

aGreenerFuneral.org Launched to Expand Consumer Awareness

“Our goal is to make aGreenerFuneral.org the top resource for consumers interested in greener funerals,” says Darren Crouch, president of Passages International, Inc.  “While ‘green’ is a growing trend with families all over, the funeral home that is proactive in offering greener funerals and products will attract a broader range of consumers while reinforcing its commitment to personalized service and innovation.” Read More»

Creating Greener Funerals

Tom Fudge of KPBS (San Diego) interviews Passages International president Darren Crouch about green funerals and green funeral products. Listen»