Green Burial Services
A green burial is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial practices and a viable option for those seeking a cremation alternative. Many families opt for cremation due to its perceived environmental benefits, but green burial offers a natural and earth-conscious option as well. With its simplicity, green burial aligns with nature and can be a more affordable choice.
What is Green Burial?
Simple and natural, green burial—also known as natural burial—ensures the burial site remains as undisturbed as possible. The body is interred in a biodegradable casket, shroud, or even a favorite blanket, without the use of embalming fluids or concrete vaults.
Why Have a Green Burial?
It is clear that nature has intended that our bodies be reunited with the earth. All organisms that have lived, have died and returned to the soil...only to be recycled into new life. Constant microbial activity in the soil breaks everything down. Nature creates no waste. Everything is recycled. In keeping with your personal values, a natural burial site for you, family, even pets, promotes growth of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers, in turn bringing birds and other wildlife to the area.
Water is not wasted, nor are pesticides and herbicides used in attempts to control nature. Instead, a green cemetery allows nature take it's course. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers in your loved one's honor promotes habitat restoration. To encourage land preservation, a green cemetery grants a conservation easement for the burial site.Choosing a green burial now relieves your loved ones of the distress that comes in having to make difficult, and often costly, decisions after your passing. Involve your friends and family now, so difficult decisions do not need to be made in a time of grief.
