Hemp Mushroom Coffins and the Future of Sustainable Burial

Hemp Mushroom Coffins and the Future of Sustainable Burial

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor February 5, 2025 Duration: 57:08

On this episode we talk to Max Justice from Setas Mushrooms — the innovator behind MyCoffin, biodegradable coffins made of mycelium and industrial hemp.

Justice is the co-founder and CEO of Setas Eternal Living, a company that offers people a sustainable end-of life solution — with aspirations to disrupt the death industry with affordable and sustainable options.

For Justice, Setas Eternal Living was logical next step in his fungus journey. He and his wife started Setas Mushrooms on their farm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, after discovering the healing power of mushrooms during his wife's illness.

Fungus changed their lives forever.

In this episode we'll hear about the process of making coffins from mycelium and hemp and how this product compares to traditional burial vessels.

Compared to traditional caskets that will take centuries to breakdown, Justice's coffin will biodegrade in just a few years, making it a good option for green burial.

 

Learn More:

Setas Eternal Living
https://www.setaseternalliving.com/

Setas Mushrooms
https://setasmushrooms.com/

Green Burial Council
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/

Watch the WGAL News Video
https://www.wgal.com/article/south-central-pennsylvania-farm-grows-mushroom-coffins/63364893

News Nuggets

Shapiro Administration Announces Recipients of the Nation's First Agricultural Innovation Grant

https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/shapiro-administration-announces-recipients-of-the-nation-s-firs.html

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to HHS and USDA related to the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to inform the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/public-comment-departments

Unfazed and confused, Sutter County extends ban on industrial hemp despite grower push-back=

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article299400029.html

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