Historic Mass. Cemetery Sees Growing Demand for Green Burials By Mary Markos Green burials are getting more and more popular at Mount Auburn Cemetery, the first place in Massachusetts to offer the more environmentally friendly option ten years ago. Watch
A Way for Nature to Rest in Peace
A Way for Nature to Rest in Peace By BY XANDER PETERS – National Geographic Magazine …In 1825, as farmland evolved into industrial acreage, conservationist George Brimmer bought land in Massachusetts to preserve its valleys and wetlands from development. Brimmer
Follow-up to Virtual Speaker Series #2
Follow-up to Virtual Speaker Series #2 Deeply Rooted ~ Building Community Through Conservation Burial We had overwhelming response to the video, Deeply Rooted, produced by our conservation burial colleagues at the Conservation Burial Alliance (CBA). Thank you to the CBA
Deeply Rooted
Deeply Rooted Building Community through Conservation Burial Virtual Speaker Series #2 Deeply Rooted: Building Community through Conservation Burial Remember when we used to go to the movies together? Please join Green Burial Massachusetts for another session in our virtual speaker
We Dig Conservation
We Dig Conservation All about the work that goes into finding a suitable property for a conservation cemetery. Green Burial Massachusetts, along with our partner Kestrel Land Trust, has reviewed 20 different properties in the Connecticut River Valley since 2019
The Dirt on Soil
The Dirt on Soil Green Burial Massachusetts was delighted to host three knowledgeable panelists on a zoom conference call, now available to view on YouTube. Nate Horwitz-Willis, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Coordinator of Public Health Practice, MA College
Valley Conservation Cemetery Project Advances with Support from Donor Mary Ann Cofrin
Valley Conservation Cemetery Project Advances with Support from Donor Mary Ann Cofrin Kestrel Land Trust and its partner, Green Burial Massachusetts are excited to share that we are working together to create something unique in our region: The Valley Conservation
Berkshires of Massachusetts Hosts an Homage to the Afterlife
Berkshires of Massachusetts hosts an Homage to the Afterlife Amy Cunningham, Green Burial Council-certified and Brooklyn-based funeral director, visited the Berkshires of Massachusetts to speak at an event launched by the Gatekeepers Amy Cunningham, Green Burial Council-certified and Brooklyn-based funeral
Back to the Earth
Back to the Earth When it comes to after-death care and burials, green is the new black In this article by The Growler, Eric Broker discusses changing trends in end of life care with John Weber, owner of Prairie Oaks
Going Back [to the Earth] Means Giving Back
Going back [to the earth] means giving back Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to celebrate and encourage giving. Green Burial Massachusetts (GBM) would be grateful for your philanthropic gift. More important, we’d like to say thank you for reaching