# Biodegradable Pet Burial Vessels Paw Pods Offers a Unique Burial Option for Pets By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-06-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods References: [treehugger](https://www.treehugger.com/pets/paw-pods-offer-dignified-biodegradable-burial-option-pets.html) & [pawpods](http://pawpods.com/) Paw Pods is a business that allows [pet owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-parent) to bury their pets in a way that is dignified, personalized and friendly to the environment. The brand seeks to create an "online community of pet lovers" where people can share stories of their pets once they have passed in order to help the grieving process. It also offers Paw Pods, which come in different sizes and shapes. The Paw Pods are burial vessels and urns that people can use to say goodbye to their pets, and they are made from bamboo powder, rice husk and corn starch. The pods are [biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags), and can be decorated with markers and paint – a feature made specifically for children as a form of therapy during the grieving process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biodegradable Pet Burial Solutions:** There is an opportunity for manufacturing companies to create innovative and environmentally friendly products for pets and their owners who are concerned about their carbon footprint. - **Online Pet Bereavement Community:** Businesses can develop platforms similar to Paw Pods, that fosters community, helps with the grieving process, and connects pet owners and professionals in the industry. - **Personalized Pet Funeral Services:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the funeral service industry as more consumers seek to personalize funeral services to commemorate their pets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Product Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can develop biodegradable pet burial solutions that cater to environmentally conscious pet owners. - **Online Community Platform:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop online platforms that offer support and resources for pet owners during difficult times. - **Funeral Services:** Innovative funeral service providers can expand into the pet bereavement space and offer personalized services to help pet owners feel supported and comforted during the grieving process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Pet Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petdiary.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md) - [Playful Muffin-Inspired Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-pods.md)