Woman buried in mushroom-based coffin in Australian first

A woman in New South Wales was interred in a casket grown from mycelium and hemp fiber that biodegrades within 45 days, marking an early adoption of sustainable funeral practices.

First covered Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Woman buried in mushroom-based coffin in Australian first — Image via theguardian.com

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20d Guardian Environment Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first — The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the process

Primary sources

planetmark.com Funeral Industry Planetmark Report 10.07.2023 1 (planetmark.com)

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thebottomdrawerbook.com.au The mushroom coffin: Inside Australia’s first mycelium burial | The Bottom Drawer Book

Appeared in: 2026-09-07 (#9) · 2026-09-08 (#10)

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