It’s time for a paradigm shift regarding how we bury our loved ones. The old way of doing it just doesn’t work.
A new model of cemeteries is emerging, and Sacred Living Sacred Dying is educating people about Natural Burial Cemetery.
WHAT IS A GREEN CEMETERY?
You may hear of a green cemetery referred to as an eco-cemetery, green burial ground, land conservation cemetery, or a natural preserve cemetery. Green cemeteries may be found in many regions of the world.
A green cemetery is a cemetery that promotes ecologically friendly burial practices. Loved ones who choose a green burial cemetery will be buried in all natural materials that are sustainable and biodegradable. This will assure that the land remains protected, preserved, unharmed, and pristine because no treated wood or unsustainable materials will ever be used.
The first green cemetery in the United States started in 1998, which is the Ramsey Creek Preserve in South Carolina. There are three levels of green cemeteries. To learn about the various requirements for each one, visit the Green Burial Council.
WHY CHOOSE A GREEN BURIAL?
- Everything used is eco-friendly and biodegradable
- No toxic embalming fluids will be allowed
- No pesticides or chemical fertilizers permitted
- No concrete, plastic, or metal grave liners or vaults are used
- It allows you to leave a legacy for future generations
- It can be far less expensive than traditional cemeteries and burials
- Some green burial cemeteries are used for multiple purposes such as protecting open spaces, reforestation, and preservation
- It can be a special/sacred place for the living and the dead
- It helps to heal the soul and the earth
The focus is to have sustainable materials used to preserve the environment. Hawaii’s first eco-friendly cemetery will be a welcoming experience when you visit. You will feel the peacefulness, see the beauty, and experience life all around you.
Loved ones who choose a green burial cemetery will be buried in all natural materials that are biodegradable.
CBS NEWS INTERVIEW
We invite you to listen to this five minute CBS news interview about green burials and home funerals.
ON MAUI
Rev. Bodhi Be, of Doorway Into Light is planning to develop the first green burial site in Hawaii, on Maui. If you’d like to read about his vision, get involved, or donate to his project, please visit www.IPUKA.org