A Canadian undertaker says he's been ostracized by his peers for offering cardboard and other environmentally friendly caskets to customers in London, Ontario. Dan Atkinson opened Ontario Cremation Services several months ago with a goal of concentrating on environmentally friendly containers for the deceased.

By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday, London Apr. 9--Business is enjoying a surprise revival in exports after years in the doldrums, a survey is expected to show this week.