Thinking out of the casket: Film on green burials to be screened on St. Patrick’s Day
By Joann Mackenzie Staff Writer, Gloucester Daily Times Mar 16, 2016 Local interest in green burials centers on the creation of a dedicated land preserve that would provide an option to traditional cemeteries. There will be a discussion on the topic Thursday following a film screening at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester. “A Will of the …
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“A Will for the Woods” screening & discussion
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. …
What are my rights?
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 …
MPBN show, Maine Calling, Modern Funerals
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
Living Tree by Robert Morgan : The Poetry Foundation. This lovely poem lead a couple to Cedar Brook Burial Ground.
The History of the Burial Shroud
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 …
Earthrise – Green Goodbyes
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 June 2013 Newsletter
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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‘Ecofunerals’ on the rise in the US
Environmentally conscious Americans are opting for ecofriendly “green” funerals.