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 news on September 7.
The coffin is built from mycelium, the root-like network of fungi. It decomposes quickly and returns nutrients to the soil. People in the funeral industry note that more Australians are now looking for greener funeral options, instead of standard graves or cremation services.