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Local man touts benefits of ‘green’ burials

  • November 28, 2003

By Tori Rowe
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust is the preferred method of burial in the nation’s third “green” cemetery.

Burial: Rest in Green Peace

  • November 6, 2003

By Bob Jackson, Newsweek
Are you environmentally conscious for life? How about in death? That’s right. It’s not enough that you’re made to feel guilty about your SUV–now the tree lovers are taking issue with your burial, too.

Green graves give back to nature

  • November 4, 2003

Eco-friendly funerals break new ground
By Francesca Lyman, MSNBC.com
For some, there’s nothing more ghastly than the idea of having their mortal remains embalmed, sealed in a metal and plastic casket and buried in a cement vault. They’d prefer to be buried “au naturel.” So some companies are thinking outside of the box and offering Earth-friendly burials […]

Funerals to Die For

  • November 1, 2003

National Post
Baby Boomers’ desire to control every aspect of their lives now extends to funerals — and they’re pre-planning lavish ceremonies to ensure they go out in style.When the hit HBO series Six Feet Under finally hit Quebec airwaves, Bridget Fetterly hosted the launch party at her Montreal home. Her funeral home, that is.