Dead & Buried

Why This Nature Preserve Is Also A Cemetery

What if instead of rows of headstones, our cemeteries looked more like prairies? Here in the US, Natural burials or “Green Burials” are slowly growing as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation. These burial practices are not a new concept, however, and have been used for years around the world. So how did we get to a point where green burials have seen a rise in interest?

Why This Nature Preserve Is Also A Cemetery

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What if instead of rows of headstones, our cemeteries looked more like prairies? Here in the US, Natural burials or “Green Burials” are slowly growing as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation. These burial practices are not a new concept, however, and have been used for years around the world. So how did we get to a point where green burials have seen a rise in interest?

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