Sustainability & Impact
Passages is dedicated to sustainability and making a positive environmental impact through their products and practices.
Biodegradable Offerings
Passages specializes in biodegradable urns, caskets, and memorial products designed to minimize environmental impact. These products are crafted to return gently to the earth, aligning with our eco-conscious values.
Renewable Resources
Our products are made from renewable materials like bamboo and willow, which are fast-growing and sustainably harvested. For example, the Simple Bamboo Container is hand-woven from sustainable bamboo and is fully biodegradable, containing no plastic, metal, or cardboard.
Fair Trade Certification
Passages ensures that our products are ethically sourced. Their Simple Bamboo Containers are certified Fair Trade, meaning that rural manufacturers receive fair wages, no child labor is used, and workplaces are safe and fair to workers.
Thought Leadership
President and co-founder, Darren Crouch, has been recognized as a thought leader in the funeral industry, contributing to publications and speaking at national and international conventions.
Awards & Recognition
In 2022, Passages was a finalist for Fast Company's World Changing Ideas in the category of Enduring Impact, highlighting their commitment to innovative and sustainable practices.
Community Partnership
Passages supports the Green Burial Council, an organization working to make burial more meaningful, simple, and sustainable. The Green Burial Council is a certification program offering a variety of products approved by the council, with most receiving the highest "3-Leaf" rating.