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Why Do Burial Shrouds Play Such an Important Role in Green Burials? An Interview with Kate Hoover, Part Two
Kate shares stories and tips about burial shrouds and how those interested can utilize them
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kate Hoover, the founder of Vale Shrouds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kate studied sociology at Barnard College and fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the garment and publishing industries in various design … Continue reading
What are Burial Shrouds? An Interview with Kate Hoover, Part One
Kate Hoover of Vale Shrouds talks about what inspired her to start her shroud-making business and what the shroud-making process entails
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kate Hoover, the founder of Vale Shrouds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kate studied sociology at Barnard College and fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the garment and publishing industries in various design … Continue reading
Into the Woods
Natural German burials rooted in traditional places
Were you to walk into one of FriedWald’s EcoEternity forests in Germany, you may not necessarily know that you had entered a green burial site. No headstones to be seen, no large tombs proclaiming the importance of the interred. You … Continue reading
Eco-burials: Planting the Seed
Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel envision a cemetery dotted not by headstones but by trees
There’s been a rising trend in the past decade to reduce our end-of-life footprint. It is a hefty task, and one that calls for us to re-evaluate our burial options amongst other things. For many, that means having a “green” … Continue reading
What is Natural Burial? An Interview with Ed Bixby, Part Two
In the second part of his two-part interview, Ed Bixby of Steelmantown Cemetery talks about cost differences between natural and traditional burials, natural burial laws and where to find natural burial resources
Today SevenPonds continues our two-part interview (read part one here) with Ed Bixby, owner and operator since 2007 of Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve in New Jersey. He is also the Vice-President of Green Burial Council International. Steelmantown Cemetery Green … Continue reading
What is Natural Burial? An Interview with Ed Bixby, Part One
Ed Bixby of Steelmantown Cemetery talks about what sparked his interest in natural burial and the specifics of natural burials and its differences from traditional burials
Today SevenPonds speaks with Ed Bixby, owner and operator since 2007 of Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve in New Jersey. He is also the Vice-President of Green Burial Council International. Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve is the only cemetery in … Continue reading
