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Albuquerque, NM – Passages International, Inc. has released their new 2021 product catalog. The catalog was created to be used as a tool for funeral homes to present eco-friendly urns and caskets to their non-traditional families, and it features several new urns and caskets.

Albuquerque, NM – Passages International, Inc. has released their new 2021 product catalog. The catalog was created to be used as a tool for funeral homes to present eco-friendly urns and caskets to their non-traditional families, and it features several new urns and caskets.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Passages International, Inc. has introduced eight new designs to their Journey Earthurn® collection. These new designs include Dogwood Lilac, Dogwood Shale, Lily Green, Lily Blue, Seafoam Green, Seafoam White, Thistle Royal Blue,  and Thistle Slate. All the new designs are available in large and mini sizes. Journey Earthurns biodegrade quickly and are…

Albuquerque, NM – Passages International, Inc. has released their new 2021 product catalog. The catalog was created to be used as a tool for funeral homes to present eco-friendly urns and caskets to their non-traditional families, and it features several new urns and caskets.

To expedite the shipment of caskets to funeral homes, Passages International announces today that it has formed a partnership with Southwest Cargo. This partnership will enable Passages to ship our environmentally-friendly caskets to any continental U.S. destination serviced by Southwest Airlines within 24 hours, often the same day, for under $300.  While Passages offers free…

Albuquerque, NM – To give funeral homes a better alternative to the cardboard boxes typically used for cremation, Passages International, Inc. has released two new environmentally friendly cremation containers constructed from bamboo. These two new offerings give families a more dignified and green choice when choosing a container for a loved one’s cremation, and help funeral directors elevate their standard of care, at a…

Passages International is proud to be partnering with the Cremation Association of North America in hosting an annual Green Funeral Conference. The first of these conferences took place in October 2019 and was a huge success, providing an opportunity for funeral professionals, both those who are already taking on green and natural funeral practices and…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and funeral homes change the way they conduct business, remote or digital arrangements are becoming more common. More arrangements are taking place via online or over the phone. This obviously poses some challenges, such as educating families on the urn and casket options that are available. We want to let you know…

Click Here to Read the Original Story Passages International founded by Darren Crouch has paved an unexpected environmentally-conscious path in the change-averse funeral industry. The company began almost 20 years ago, in 1999, before the term “Global Warming” was popularized and before concerns of climate change sparked a national movement. The Green Movement catalyzed in 2007 after “Step It…

Darren Crouch Elected to board of the Green Burial Council In December 2018, Darren Crouch, founder and president of Passages International, Inc. was elected to the board of the Green Burial Council (GBC). The GBC is the environmental certification organization setting the standard for green burial practices in North America, offering environmental certificates for funeral…