The ancient act of burying our loved ones is a simple and yet profound ceremony. There are three required acts to a burial, and three intentions that match these. Firstly, we dig the grave; we prepare a nest for our loved one. Then we bring our person to the grave and we tell them how
In a world where every choice we make has environmental implications, my decision to join the Green Burial Society of Canada was an easy decision. Knowing that in a time of loss, families benefit from having different death care options. Opting for a green burial isn't just about a final resting place or permanent placement;
November 2023 15 years of Green Reflections…. Watching Mother Nature at her finest has been an awe-inspiring journey here at Royal Oak Burial Park. 500 plus bodies tucked into our beautiful space replanted with big leaf maples, dogwood, garry oaks and numerous native ground cover plants adorning the area that invite the deer, bunnies, birds
So, you’ve decided on a green burial! What does that look like for you? The GBSC advocates for “The un-embalmed body [to be] wrapped in a shroud made of natural, biodegradable fibers and then buried directly in the grave. Alternatively, the shrouded remains can be placed into a casket or alternative form of container, where
"What on Earth" with Laura Lynch has produced an episode called "Bury me Naked" on Green Burials by Caroline Hillier. It features Green Burial Society Members Wayne Hatchet, Richard Rosin and Cathy Valentine. "If you don’t want your carbon footprint following you to the grave, green burials are a growing option. We take a trip
So, you’ve decided on a green burial! What does that look like for you? The GBSC advocates for “the un-embalmed body [to be] wrapped in a shroud made of natural, biodegradable fibers and then buried directly in the grave. Alternatively, the shrouded remains can be placed into a casket or alternative form of container, where
This is a first of a series of ‘coast to coast’ blogs from the Directors of the Society to share with you what’s happening in our parts of the country. It’s been an eventful summer here in the ‘Canada’s Ocean Playground’, with our worst ever wildfires, flooding and roads damaged from heavy rainfalls, and visits
Join Natural Burial in B.C. for a conversation about Natural/Green Burial options in British Columbia ~ outside the lower mainland. SEPTEMBER 20TH 7pm to 8:30 Pacific TimeWe will be focusing on communities outside the major centres because we face very different challenges! There are already some really lovely natural burial options available in the lower
Here is the link to the video of the 2023 Green Burial Society of Canada Annual General Meeting held on June 14th: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/C59eiC0K9xp_n6rELdGItrGed0w7stXrvOEMBRRyw6Qg9yetxApjCPnreee6LPKv.qrc0e52BpeD5R_HQ?startTime=1686769025000 You will need this Passcode to watch it: Tc=43p1a
This talk, tour and dinner, featuring beloved broadcaster Sheryl MacKay and acclaimed death educator Christa Ovenell, will nurture a thoughtful conversation about end-of-life at the serene grounds of Saltspring Island Natural Cemetery. All proceeds will be donated to Stqeeye’ Learning Society. The event takes place from 4-8 PM on Sunday, July 30th, and includes a
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