Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship & Giving Back

At Esse, we believe that honoring your loved ones and protecting our planet go hand in hand. While death care traditionally hasn't focused on environmental impact, we're committed to changing that narrative through conscious choices and continuous improvement in our practices.

Our Sustainability Journey


We recognize that every business decision impacts our environment. That's why we're taking concrete steps to ensure our practices align with our values:

1% for the Planet Member

We're proud to partner with 1% for the Planet, pledging 1% of our annual sales to support environmental nonprofits. This commitment ensures that every purchase contributes directly to environmental conservation and restoration projects worldwide.

Supporting End-of-Life Care

We believe in supporting families throughout their entire journey of loss. That's why we donate an additional 1% of our sales to the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA). The HFA works tirelessly to provide education, resources, and support for families and healthcare professionals in end-of-life care. By choosing our products, you're helping to ensure that more families have access to quality hospice care when they need it most.

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

We believe in transparency about our manufacturing processes. We source our products globally to find the best craftspeople and materials available. Additionally we:
  • Seek to partner with facilities that meet high environmental standards
  • Continuously seek local and more sustainable manufacturing options
  • Choose durable and eco-friendly materials whenever possible
  • Optimize packaging materials and shipping strategies to reduce our carbon footprint

Our Environmental Goals

We're committed to ongoing improvement in our environmental impact:
  • Pursuing B Corp certification to ensure our business meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance. As part of this journey, we track and measure key metrics including our carbon footprint, percentage of sustainable materials used, and our contributions to environmental and social causes
  • Increasing the percentage of locally manufactured products
  • Expanding our range of products made from sustainable materials
  • Reducing packaging waste through innovative solutions
  • Supporting environmental restoration projects in our communities

Choosing Esse means supporting a more sustainable approach to death care while contributing to crucial end-of-life care services. While we're proud of our progress, we acknowledge that building a truly sustainable business is a journey. We invite you to be part of this important mission, helping us create meaningful memorials while protecting the planet and supporting families in need.