Articles & Guides
Practical guides, thoughtful perspectives, and the latest news on natural burial in Canada. Written for families, funeral professionals, and anyone curious about returning to the earth.
The term gets used loosely. In Canada, genuinely natural burial means one thing — and most cemeteries don't qualify. A clear explanation of what real green burial requires, what it doesn't, and why so few sites in Canada truly meet the standard.
Read Article →A step-by-step walkthrough of everything involved — from choosing a site to handling paperwork, body preparation, and the ceremony itself.
Read Article →The oldest burial practice in the world is also the most natural form of green burial available in Canada today. What it involves, where it's available, and what to expect.
Read Article →Ontario has more green burial options than any other province — but they're still remarkably rare. Every site, honestly assessed.
Read Article →Cremation is widely seen as the eco-friendly choice. The reality is more complicated. A data-driven comparison for environmentally conscious Canadians.
Read Article →Frozen ground, deep snow, and short days are real challenges. What's possible, what's not, and what to plan for if death comes in December.
Read Article →An overview of natural burial across Canada — the standards, the regional differences, and what to expect in 2026 and beyond.
Read Article →More Canadian families are quietly choosing natural burial. The reasons say something interesting about how we're thinking about death.
Read Article →Green burial doesn't avoid decomposition — it works with it. The biology of what happens underground, why depth matters, and how a body returns its nutrients to the soil.
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