2019 is being called the "year of the vegan" as veganism and plant-based diets saw exponential growth in popularity and media coverage in 2018. While veganism may seem unrelated at first glance, the philosophy behind choosing not to consume animal products will fundamentally change societal attitudes towards the environment and our impact on the planet over time. Going vegan requires a complete rethinking of many aspects of life as it becomes difficult to define activities that do not harm or exploit animals in some way. As the global population grows, more intensive and unnatural farming will be needed to meet food demand but will negatively impact wildlife, demonstrating the need for alternatives to practices like palm oil usage. The funeral industry must now lead the