Join Greenbelt for a free community film screening and facilitated discussion on the emerging topic of Green (or Natural) Burial. Thursday, March 17, 6:00 – 8:00pm Sawyer Free Library Friend Conference Room 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester MA 01930 Capacity is limited to 50 people. Light refreshments provided. Go to web page to reserve a place. …
Rights differ from state to state. Your Funeral Consumer Rights in Maine 2013 Funeral Ethics Organization 87 Upper Access Rd. Hinesburg, VT 05461 funeralethics.org For complete information on the State of Maine regulations and for other states visit: http://www.funerals.org Funeral Arrangements You may name an agent for body disposition if you want someone other than your …
Joyce Foley, President of Cedar Brook Burial Ground has been invited to participate on the MPBN show, Maine Calling. The topic will be conversations about death and dying and the need to have “the conversation” with family. Modern Funerals Wed, November 4, 12pm – 1pm Guest speakers Josh Slocum, Executive Director, Funeral Consumers Alliance (via ISDN from …
Living Tree by Robert Morgan : The Poetry Foundation. This lovely poem lead a couple to Cedar Brook Burial Ground.
This information was shared by Kinkaraco, a supplier of shrouds. THE HISTORY OF SHROUDS Kinkaraco is a culturally and spiritually diverse company that cherishes the Death Rituals of Human Beings all over this Earth.Here is a brief collection of Burial practices and histories of peoples who incorporate BURIAL SHROUDS in their sacred practices as well …
Published on Jul 24, 2013 by AlJazeeraEnglish Death is a messy business. In America alone, 1.6 million tonnes of cement and over 870,000 gallons of embalming fluid – commonly containing formaldehyde – are buried along with 2.5 million caskets every year. One solution is to use eco-friendly biodegradable coffins made out of cardboard or even …
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maine (FCAM) is a non-profit, all volunteer, educational organization dedicated to helping members make informed decisions about after-death arrangements that are dignified, meaningful, and affordable. The following was included in their June Newsletter Peter McHugh’s Death We are sorry to hear of the death of Peter F. McHugh of Limington, Maine. …
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Environmentally conscious Americans are opting for ecofriendly “green” funerals.
Visitors are welcome to tour the grounds. For a tour of the grounds or a brochure, call Joyce Foley at 207.637.2085, email at CBBG@MaineGreenCemetery.com or request information by mail: Cedar Brook Burial Ground, 175 Boothby Rd, Limington, ME 04049-3019
Have you considered natural burial options? From sustainably harvested bamboo to simple and inexpensive DIY coffins, there are eco-friendly options to consider when it comes to funeral planning. By Tabitha Alterman June 12, 2009 You don’t have to break the bank in order to plan a thoughtful funeral. You may want to consider building or …
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