Passages International CEO Darren Crouch Named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List

Passages International, the leading provider of eco-friendly funeral products, is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Darren Crouch, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list. An award recognizing 100 global leaders driving meaningful climate action and innovation in business.

This prestigious recognition honors Crouch’s decades-long dedication to advancing sustainability within the funeral industry and beyond. As both CEO of Passages International and current President of the Green Burial Council, Crouch has championed environmentally conscious alternatives that reduce waste, minimize carbon impact, and help families honor their loved ones in meaningful, planet-friendly ways.

“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 those interested in more sustainable funeral alternatives to demand them at funeral homes and pre-plan whenever possible to ensure they receive the meaningful, healing and sustainable goodbyes they desire and deserve”. 

From innovative biodegradable and scattering urns to a substantial selection of Fair Trade caskets and cremation containers, Passages International has spent more than two decades reimagining how funeral products can support both healing and environmental responsibility while expanding a network of eco-conscious partners. Crouch’s inclusion in the TIME100 Climate list reflects a broader movement within the profession, one that seeks to balance meaningful memorialization with long-term sustainability.

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.