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What is a Natural Cemetery Preserve?
A Natural Cemetery Preserve is a statement of personal values; it is a sustainable and spiritually fulfilling solution for people seeking to leave a legacy of care and respect for our planet.
A Natural Cemetery Preserve, also known as a woodland cemetery, a green-cemetery, eco-cemetery, or natural burial ground, is a place where the body is returned to nature. Native vegetation (often a memorial tree) is planted over or near the grave in place of a conventional cemetery monument. The resulting Ecospace establishes a living memorial and forms a protected wildlife preserve.
Natural Cemetery Preserves promote the use of biodegradable burial products such as simple wooden caskets, handmade caskets including wicker caskets or burial shrouds. Natural Cemetery Preserve offers an environmentally sensitive burial alternative.
Our Purpose
Forest of Memories promotes and supports the development of Natural Cemetery Preserves across North America.
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