Starmark, a part of Vandor Group Inc., has announced the introduction of three new products: the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos caskets. These new Nature’s Way products feature all-wood construction and have received prestigious certifications from both the Green Burial Council and the Indianapolis Beth Din – Kosher Supervision Authority. These achievements underscore Starmark’s commitment to providing Sensible Solutions for an ever-growing community of funeral and cemetery professionals seeking greener alternatives and Kosher products. Starmark shares the visions of these organizations in offering more sustainable, eco-friendly after-death options that honor families, enrich communities, and nurture our planet for future generations.

“We are excited to announce that the Nature’s Way Ethos, Pathos, and Logos caskets have received Green Burial Council and Kosher certification,” said Justin Davis, president of Starmark. “As consumer demand for eco-friendly and kosher funeral options grows, Starmark remains committed to providing innovative solutions and enhancing services with a reduced environmental impact.”

The Green Burial Council is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization that encourages sustainability in the funeral profession. The council offers certification programs for burial grounds, funeral homes, and funeral products. Certification is awarded to funeral providers that demonstrate compliance with the established Green Burial Council standards designed to create sustainable practices in funeral service as well as to preserve and steward land through burial.

Kosher certification was granted by Indianapolis Beth Din - Kosher Supervision. Founded in 1981, the Indianapolis Beth Din is the oldest Kosher supervising organization in the state of Indiana, providing certification for industrial and commercial establishments throughout the state. The Kosher industry has recently been enjoying rapid international growth, with many consumers associating a Kosher symbol with a product that is associated with cleanliness and hygiene.

The Starmark Nature’s Way series, initially introduced in 2009, provides funeral homes and their families with environmentally friendly burial and cremation container choices that are very affordable and generate an increase in body present events. These containers offer high eye appeal, are environmentally responsible, and are strong, yet lightweight. For funeral professionals, these products bring about new opportunities for green burial and cremation services, simple and private family farewells as well as identification viewings which research proves are preferred by informed consumers instead of “no view” final dispositions.