The application process is available to any cemetery committed to offering authentic green burial. Applicants should review the detailed list below that outlines of how your cemetery can become a Green Burial Society of Canada Certified Cemetery (also known as a GBSC Approved Provider). Review the Approved Provider Criteria and the three (3) categories of

Applications can be downloaded from the GBSC The entire application process can be completed online, including the payment of fees. Upon submission of an application and payment of fees, the GBSC will: within 72 hours, acknowledge receipt of the application and payment, and within 14-21 days, review the submittal, conduct the interview, meet with the

The application process and the GBSC’s Approved Provider status are based on an “in good faith” and self- reporting, self-regulating model, which relies on the honesty and integrity of every The GBSC will review each application for completeness and signatures, committing the cemetery to providing the green burial services and environmental programs as described for

GBSC Approved Providers/Certified Cemeteries will: Be listed on the GBSC website – on our map, with your site’s description, website link, photos and contact information. Be a suggested site (based on location) when visitors to our website ask for information. Have a URL link to their cemetery’s website posted on the GBSC’s Be given the

The GBSC, in good faith, is relying on the honesty, integrity and good reputation of every Approved Provider cemetery to deliver green burial services to their community, in fulfillment of the category for which they were approved and in the full spirit and intent declared by their signing the GBSC's Approved Provider Statement of Statement

Once granted, the simplest way to lose Approved Provider status is to fail to pay the annual renewal of the status on or by the renewal date. The next would be the GBSC becoming aware of a cemetery having acquired Certified Cemetery (Approved Provider) status based on false or misleading statements in their application or