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Honest, practical articles for families who want to understand their options — and make the most considered choice possible.
The term gets used loosely. Here is what genuine green burial actually means — and how to tell if a cemetery is truly offering it or simply borrowing the language.
Read Article →From choosing a site to preparing the body to arranging the ceremony — a practical guide through every stage of planning a green burial in Canada.
Read Article →The most elemental form of green burial — a body wrapped in natural cloth and returned directly to the earth. Here is everything you need to know before choosing it.
Read Article →Ontario has more green burial options than any other Canadian province. And yet the list of truly natural sites is still remarkably short. A complete guide to what's available.
Read Article →Cremation is widely seen as the eco-friendly choice. The reality is more complicated. An honest, data-driven comparison for environmentally conscious Canadians.
Read Article →Frozen ground, cold temperatures, and cemetery policies that vary widely by province. The honest answer to winter green burial in Canada — and the one question to ask your cemetery.
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