Would anyone truly wish to win a championship
trophy without ever playing a single game?
Sustainability is much like ‘winning the game.’
As Yehuda Berg notes in The Book of Dreams:
‘struggling to win through a long and arduous
season while overcoming real obstacles – that’s
what gives meaning and purpose to the concepts
of winning and victory.’
At the heart of every funeral service provider lies
a fundamental truth: our work extends beyond
providing a service; we are guardians of human
dignity during life’s most sensitive moments. As we
approach 2030, this responsibility takes on a new
dimension: becoming stewards of our planet’s future
through the integration of Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).
The Call to Action:
SDGs and the Funeral Environment
The clock is ticking. With just five years remaining
to achieve the United Nations’ SDGs, our sector
stands at a crossroads. The challenge ahead is not
just a responsibility but also an unprecedented
opportunity to redefine how we honour both the
departed and the world they leave behind.
Why do SDGs matter to our sector? They provide a
roadmap for embedding sustainability into every
BUILDING
A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY
SDGs IN THE FUNERAL ENVIRONMENT
By Nuria Capdevila, Founder and CEO of CIRCLE Corporation, Spain
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No. 109 – SPRING 2025 | THANOS MAGAZINE
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