A Sydney woman named Carolyn has become the first person in Australia interred in a coffin made with mushroom material. The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald shared the details on September 7.
The coffin is made from mycelium, the thread-like web of fungi. It breaks down fast and returns nutrients to the soil. People in the funeral industry say that more Australians are currently looking for greener burial choices, instead of standard graves or cremation arrangements.