The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets guidelines for burial practices to prevent soil and water contamination, ensuring cemeteries and natural burial sites adhere to specific environmental standards (ongoing). The exact name and year is constantly updated so please look at the EPA website for the most up to date information. This is a constantly evolving and important regulation to keep up to date with because environmental regulations are always being updated to protect nature and health. This particular area will require a lot of monitoring as an eco-friendly death care provider to ensure the latest environmental regulations are being met. Regulations may pertain to soil contamination, water runoff, and use of embalming fluids.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces advertising standards to ensure truthfulness and avoid deceptive claims. This includes regulations around pricing, product descriptions, and endorsements to protect consumers (ongoing). The exact name and year is constantly updated so please look at the FTC website for the most up to date information. As Better Place Forests advertises its memorial forest plots and related services, it must comply with FTC guidelines to ensure transparency and avoid misleading consumers. For example, claims about the environmental benefits of natural burials must be substantiated and not exaggerated. Pricing for plots and additional services should be clearly disclosed.

Each state has its own regulations governing cemeteries, burial practices, and funeral services. These regulations cover aspects such as land use, burial depth, maintenance requirements, and consumer protection measures (ongoing). The exact name and year is constantly updated so please look at each individual state regulatory body. The state-specific regulatory policies can vary significantly and need careful monitoring. The business needs to comply with all regulations in states where they operate their memorial forests. These regulations often dictate the allowable burial practices, depth requirements, and land use restrictions for natural burials.