A Sydney woman named Carolyn has become the first person in Australia laid to rest in a coffin made with mushroom material. The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald reported the news on September 7.
The coffin is made from mycelium, the root-like network of fungi. It degrades rapidly and returns nutrients to the soil. People in the funeral industry observe that more Australians are now considering greener funeral options, instead of standard graves or cremation.