Throughout most of human history, families and religious communities have cared for their own dead. Residents, who are interested in buying a plot can call the Fairview Cemetery at 905-354-4721 for pricing and location. Embalming delays decomposition, without formaldehyde to preserve the body, toxic chemicals are avoided, reducing harmful exposure both to nature and the embalmer. A: The new development for the Green Burials will be in the Royal View Memorial Cemetery, 5920 13th Street North, Lethbridge. Natural Burial grounds only contain green markers that don’t intrude on the landscape. Cremation is typically a cheaper option, but all of the environmental costs are not factored in. Pre-planning is one way to not only ensure that your loved ones know what kind of care you would like upon your passing but as well get the word out to the funeral service industry that there is demand for green burial. That was my idea.”. Email Address. The Green Burial Society of Canada (GBSC) is pleased to offer an extended panel discussion and Q & A information session about green burial. In November 2018 Yates Memorial Services of Parksville, BC were approved by the Green Burial Society of Canada in the category of Small Cemetery. Grasslands Green Burial Grounds . The meeting was truly a pan-Canadian event with representation from coast-to-coast. Grayston’s father will be placed in the deep spot formerly occupied by the grandfather, and Grayston placed in the standard spot on top. Other sponsors, including Tree Canada, The Park in the City Committee, Sassfrass Farms, Yardmasters and the Green Burial Society have contributed to the project. © 2020 Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels. Wandering clarinetists will play in the woodlands and at a mausoleum. Grave reuse is one of the components of a green funeral, which generally refers to allowing a body to decompose naturally: No burial vault or grave liner, no embalming, a biodegradable casket. Conventional burials have an impact on the planet. The intent was to “reclaim” Halloween as a sacred event to honour the dead. Ecological Restoration & Conservation- once the burial has been completed and the grave has been given time to settle the ground-cover will be planted using locally indigenous materials. Protected green space becomes the final resting place. The family had the body at home for a time before her interment at Royal Oak Burial Park. Just this kind of gothic, weird, expensive experience,” she said. It’s a way of combining an eco-friendly interment with land conservation. You can unsubscribe at any time. Jardine has already planned her own funeral. Q: Can I choose which spot I am buried in? The Green Burial Society of Canada (definition), “Green Burial is a statement of personal values for those who seek to minimize their impact on the local and global environment. She noted it has been encouraging to see that what began as a western-centric organization has now expanded and consolidated to become the beginning of a truly pan-Canadian association. Ellen is a licensed funeral director specializing in natural options with eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc. in Ontario. In addition, embalming has adverse consequences for the embalmer, who is exposed to noxious chemicals. Erik Lees, noting that this was his last meeting as President, thanked all those he had worked with during his two-terms, as the first president of the GBSC, to get the GBSC established and built on a solid foundation of green burial leadership and credibility. For some, forgoing the embalming process is the main attraction, since embalming fluid contains formaldehyde, a respiratory irritant and known carcinogen. Audio Donating body to science 'the last best thing,' says prof The AGM Agenda and a full meeting package will be circulated via email and posted on our website www.greenburialcanada.ca Monday, March 26, 2018. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uq9x12ww05mym33/AABhK8QvcJN88VW6-1QQb_Lka?dl=0. Sign-up with your email address to receive news and updates. Cremation, on the other hand, viewed by many as environmentally friendly and chosen by millions of people the world over, requires a lot of energy to turn a body to ash. “My time is short, I don’t know how short, but I’m aware of the ecological situation and I want to be ecologically responsible as far as I can. To our knowledge to date, the following are hybrid cemeteries. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. President Erik Lees presented to the attendees the ‘GBSC Approved Provider Criteria’ and the ‘Approved Provider Statement of Ethical Practices’.