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What if your final act on Earth could help heal it?
In this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, Adam speaks with Jordanna Ibghy, architect and founder of Urth Ritual, a Brooklyn-based company crafting biodegradable mycelium-based burial products. Jordanna shares how mushrooms are not just symbols of renewal, but active agents in creating eco-friendly coffins that decompose naturally and restore the earth.
This is more than a conversation about green burial, it's about rethinking death as a sacred, intentional ritual.
Key Takeaways
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What mycelium is and how it's used to create burial coffins
- Why traditional burial and cremation practices harm the environment
- The spiritual and cultural beliefs behind returning to the earth
- How rituals can bring deeper meaning to the end-of-life experience
- The role of innovation and design in shaping eco-conscious funerals
- The timeline and pricing for Earth Ritual's upcoming coffin launch
Show Links
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Visit Urth Rituall: https://www.urthritual.com 
Learn more about green burial: https://buriedinwork.com/info-hubs/green-burial
Follow Jordanna Ibghy: https://www.instagram.com/urthritual
About Jordanna
Jordanna Ibghy is an architect, ecological designer, and the founder of Urth Ritual, a Brooklyn-based company creating biodegradable, mycelium-based burial products. Her work blends sustainability, design, and ritual to help individuals and families approach death with intention and care for the planet. Drawing from her background in architecture and her deep respect for natural systems, Jordanna is reimagining the way we think about burial—transforming it into a process that regenerates the Earth and honors the life that came before.
