West Tisbury goes green on death On the recommendation of the board of health, West Tisbury selectmen voted unanimously to amend town cemetery regulations to allow for green burials. West Tisbury selectmen voted unanimously to amend town cemetery regulations to
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
Successful Coffin Making Workshop in the Pioneer Valley
Successful Coffin Making Workshop in the Pioneer Valley from Greenfield Recorder By MELINA BOURDEAU Published: 8/17/2019 5:00:13 AM Co-sponsored by Green Burial Massachusetts and the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Massachusetts. Visit the Greenfield Recorder.
Return to Nature
Green burials go beyond not polluting or wasting. It’s about people needing and caring for land, conducting life-affirming activities there—including death. Read the article at YES! Magazine.
We Need a Greener Way to Die
We need a greener way to die By Nicole Wetsman, published MAY 23, 2019 in Popular Science Death might be life’s natural and unavoidable conclusion, but humans have ensured that what happens to our bodies afterward is anything but. For
How to Dig a Grave
How to Dig a Grave From Atlas Obscura Director of Video Chris Naka What is it like to get down into the dirt and actually carve out a human body’s final resting place? Atlas Obscura Director of Video Chris Naka
Boston’s Other Housing Crisis: The Cemeteries
Boston’s Other Housing Crisis: The Cemeteries GBM quoted in this article about decreasing cemetery space.
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
Partnering with Land Trusts
Partnering with Land Trusts Two things are essential in a burial ground: It must be close to where one lives, and the land must be beautiful. A few years ago, GBM conducted an online survey and we learned some things
Green Burial Cemeteries Gain Traction
Green Burial Cemeteries Gain Traction Wright Cemetery in Westford Under Consideration In Westford, the newly appointed Green Burial Advisory is charged with drafting rules and regulations for green burial at Wright Cemetery. Learn more at the Westford Cat News, including