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Tag Archives: Green cemetery
Our Weekly Tip: Planning a Green Funeral When a Loved One Dies Suddenly
Funeral options for young environmentalists
Our Tip of the Week: Most green burials are planned ahead of time. There are times, however, when a death occurs suddenly and the family wants a green burial, often to honor what they believe their loved one would have … Continue reading
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Tagged Burial without embalming, Cemetery, Cremation, Funeral, Funeral home, Green cemetery, Home Funeral, Natural burial, Natural Cemetery
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What is a Home Funeral? Reclaiming the Lost Art of Caring for the Dead and Having a Funeral at Home
SevenPonds is proud to introduce our readers to an amazing conference on home funerals and green burial
The home funeral has proven to be a re-emerging trend, as more and more people are making moves to reclaim the lost art of dying at home.The home funeral offers an alternative to the act of transporting a loved one … Continue reading
What is Green Burial? An Interview with Chris Woodcock
Upholding the health and majesty of nature through a green burial process
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
Poetree: The Innovative Urn
Margaux Ruyant's urn honors the life of the deceased while cultivating the new life of a tree
The “eco-funeral” or “green burial” has been a rising trend in the past few years. And Poetree, the latest invention by the French industrial designer Margaux Ruyant, is a welcome addition to the many planet-conscious end-of-life options we’ve covered here … Continue reading
