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GREEN BURIAL

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According to the Green Burial Council, there is great debate over the use of the word "green" when discussing burial. The organization believes cemeteries, preserves, and burial grounds can broadly be considered green if they meet the following criteria: caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat. Green burial necessitates the use of non-toxic and biodegradable materials, such as caskets, shrouds, and urns.

Hybrid, natural, and conservation cemeteries choosing to follow these basic guidelines fall under the general category of green cemeteries as opposed to conventional lawn cemeteries that require concrete, plastic or other vaults or liners, and allow embalmed bodies and exotic wood or metal caskets.

Here at  Frederick's Mount Olivet, wee have designated space to be used  as a "Green Burial" section within Area TJ towards the back of the cemetery to the immediate left of the  mausoleum complex. No outer container will be required for the decedent's body  as the customer will decide on a type of bio-degradable covering.

More information about accepted practices can be found at:
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/green_burial_defined.html

PictureOur intent is that the Green Burial section will eventually look something like a forest setting with trees and wildflowers.
​(Pricing as of July 2020)

Green Burial

In-Ground Green Lot:             $2,000.00 (starting price)


Interment                                       $2,100.00 (includes Graveside Service with tent/chairs)
(aka Opening/Closing)

Options

Chapel Service                            $750.00 (Key Memorial Chapel)   
                                                             
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$850.00 (Mausoleum Chapel-Lot holders only)



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  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • VISITING
    • Visitor Rules
    • Floral Rules
    • Tourism & Tours >
      • Self-Guided Tour/Brochure
    • Recreation
    • Cemetery Maps >
      • Cemetery Section Maps
  • Stories in Stone Blog
    • Subject Index (Stories in Stone 2016-2020)
    • Subject Index (Stories in Stone 2021-2023))
  • HISTORY
    • History of Mount Olivet >
      • Francis Scott Key
      • The Civil War
  • CONTACT
  • Friends Group/Preservation
    • Mount Olivet Preservation
  • The Star-Spangled Key Cam
    • Special Event (5/30/2022)
  • Monument Hall of Fame
  • Flag Planting Special Event 11/5/2022)
  • WW1 Memorial Gazebo DedicationEvent 10/29/2022)