Tag Archives: Funeral Expenses

Elderly New Zealanders And Their DIY Coffins

Seniors across New Zealand get together to socialize and build their own coffins
Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand, the average cost of a funeral there can be between $6,500 and $7,000. A coffin alone can range between $1,000 and $10,000. Now some clever New Zealand seniors have come up with an alternative to … Continue reading →

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What is Green Burial? An Interview with Chris Woodcock

Upholding the health and majesty of nature through a green burial process
Posted on June 22, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

We spoke with Chris Woodcock of the White Eagle Memorial Preserve, a trustee and founding member of the green burial site. Established in Washington state in 2008, White Eagle hopes to make “each gravesite an opportunity to nourish [the earth]” … Continue reading →

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