GREEN BURIAL
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
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
Our 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)
$850.00 (Mausoleum Chapel-Lot holders only)
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)
$850.00 (Mausoleum Chapel-Lot holders only)