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We continually enhance our practices, seeking new ways to reduce our impact while supporting our community.
The global flower industry often conceals significant environmental and ethical concerns. Many flowers sold in Australia are imported from countries like Kenya, where workers often earn less than the minimum wage, and the environmental impact of transporting these blooms is substantial.
Our floral arrangements adhere to a strict policy of using no plastic or toxic materials. We offer hand-tied options that serve as natural alternatives to traditional casket sheaths, eliminating the need for plastic bases or toxic foam.
We maintain a local-only sourcing policy, avoiding imports to reduce carbon emissions and to align with our ethical stance against the inequalities found in some international flower markets. By choosing local flowers, we support Australian growers and avoid contributing to the exploitation of workers in countries like Kenya.
Families can choose floral themes, and our florist will curate arrangements from local, seasonal blooms. This approach supports Australian growers and reduces pesticide exposure through Australia’s strict import standards.
We share office spaces around Melbourne, reducing travel times and energy consumption, and allowing families easy access via public transport or bike.
We reduce printing through digital alternatives for memorial books, order of service booklets, and tribute materials. We offer: Online tributes replace physical cards and memorial books. Digital signatures for efficiency and reduced paper use.
When printing is necessary, we use recycled paper, vegetable inks, and avoid plastic or toxic materials.
We offer live-streaming options at no additional profit, allowing distant family and friends to join remotely, reducing travel needs and the carbon footprint associated with travel.
Every service leaves a footprint. Through Trace, we measure and offset it—supporting reforestation and clean energy projects. It’s one more way we honour life while protecting the planet.
Each coffin uses, on average, half to one tree. Our goal is to not just replace this but exceed it tenfold by planting trees, ensuring reforestation that far surpasses our usage.
We minimise plastic in our coffins, opting instead for environmentally friendly materials made from vegetable extracts that naturally break down over time.
Families may also choose to support this mission by purchasing additional trees in memory of their loved one through the tribute page.
Hybrid Vehicles: We are investing in hybrid vehicles to reduce fossil fuel use.
Fleet Maintenance: Regular upkeep of vehicles ensures they operate efficiently, minimising emissions.
Carpooling: Our staff travel together whenever possible, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and minimising our carbon footprint.
Backed by deep expertise, Candour is committed to ongoing improvement and innovation in sustainable funeral practices. We will continue to introduce solutions that help us serve families responsibly and reduce our environmental impact.
Natural burials are a more earth-conscious decision, offering families a way to return to the earth with minimal environmental impact. At Candour, we’re proud to support families in making this meaningful choice for their loved ones.
To uphold our commitment to environmentally responsible options, we absorb additional costs ourselves, prioritising the community's needs without passing on these costs to families. Instead, we reduce our profit margins to make sustainability more accessible for everyone.
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