Document Type

Creative Work

Publication Date

Spring 2026

First page number:

1

Last page number:

24

Abstract

Navigating Sustainable Burial in Southern Nevada investigates the accessibility of environmentally conscious end-of-life options for individuals throughout the region. Sustainable burial practices, including green burial, water cremation, and natural organic reduction, provide alternatives to traditional burial and cremation methods. Research was conducted through an analysis of Nevada statutes, local reporting, funeral service resources, and public discussions related to sustainable burial. The research revealed that although Nevada expanded legal recognition of sustainable burial by legalizing natural organic reduction, public access to clear information and available services remains limited. These findings informed the creation of a choose-your-own-adventure booklet designed to translate legal information and explain currently available sustainable burial options in a format that supports real-world decision-making. The booklet uses fictional animal characters and an interactive format to guide readers through sustainable burial considerations based on their own priorities and values. By presenting sustainable burial information within the context of Southern Nevada, this project aims to increase public understanding of end-of-life environmental choices and provide an accessible resource for individuals and families navigating these decisions.

Controlled Subject

Sustainability; Burial; Nevada

Disciplines

Environmental Studies | State and Local Government Law | Sustainability

File Format

PDF

File Size

36600 KB

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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