# Marine Life-Protecting Burials Eternal Reefs Provide Eco-Friendly Underwater Burials By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-04-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternal-reefs References: [eternalreefs](http://www.eternalreefs.com/) Eternal Reefs offer individuals with unique burials that are able to sustain their surrounding environment at the same time. Described as "permanent living legacies," Eternal Reefs are burial pods that are placed in the sea and help to [protect marine life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat), as their name suggests. The business offers 'Reef Balls' that are used for memorializing and containing the individual's [cremated remains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn) (among other things). The Reef Balls are made from materials that "replicate the natural substrata that Mother Nature uses for her reef development," and are able to protect micro-organisms and marine life that allow [reefs to flourish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star). Eternal Reefs function as a distinct burial, one that may be increasingly used considering the fact that reefs on the Earth require more protection now than ever before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Burials:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop eco-friendly burial solutions that help protect the environment and sustain surrounding ecosystems. - **Marine Life Conservation:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative solutions to help protect and preserve marine life. - **Sustainable Memorials:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop memorials that have a positive impact on the environment and leave a lasting legacy for loved ones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Funeral Services:** Funeral service providers can innovate by offering eco-friendly burial solutions to their customers. - **Environmental Conservation:** Environmental organizations can partner with companies to develop innovative solutions for protecting and preserving marine life. - **Sustainable Materials:** Companies that specialize in developing sustainable materials can explore opportunities to create burial pods and other products that have a positive impact on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Coastal Concrete Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econcrete.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md)