ALBUQUERQUE, NM October 30, 2025 – Darren Crouch, President and CEO of Passages International, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing 100 global leaders advancing meaningful climate action through innovation and business leadership.
Crouch, who also serves as President of the Green Burial Council, has spent over 25 years driving transformation within the funeral profession. He advocates for greener practices, sustainable sourcing, and products that meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible options.
Founded in 1999, Passages International was one of the first companies to offer biodegradable urns, caskets, and scattering products made from renewable and recycled materials. Today, the company partners with funeral homes and cemeteries worldwide to help them align with shifting consumer preferences, differentiate their services, and improve profitability through sustainable solutions.
“I am proud to see the progress we have made over the last 25 years,” said Darren Crouch. “But we have a long way to go. We need more funeral homes and cemeteries to be bold and make the changes necessary to align with current consumer preferences and make an impact on climate change. Ironically, all of the changes that we propose funeral professionals make are also good for their bottom line.”
Crouch’s inclusion on the TIME100 Climate list highlights the growing importance of environmental stewardship within the funeral profession and how forward-thinking leaders are proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
Explore the full list and learn more about the inspiring changemakers shaping our sustainable future: https://time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/
About Passages International, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Passages International is the industry leader in environmentally sustainable funeral and cremation products. With a mission to make end-of-life experiences more meaningful and less harmful to the planet, Passages provides biodegradable urns, caskets, and scattering products that help funeral professionals and families honor life while protecting the Earth.
Learn more at www.passagesinternational.com.
