Green Burial Council International is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization.
Donations are deductible and our U.S. tax ID number is 45-4422635.
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Congratulations to the following providers for receiving
Green Burial Council Certification!
Click on the link below to learn more about their services.
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New Certificates of Proficiency
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Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service
Congratulations to April Bradley, Garrett Calloway, Debra Freeman, and Kellie Rogers for recently earning the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service. Obtaining the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service consists of two parts — successfully completing the Changing Landscapes in Green Funeral Service course, and passing the GBC’s Proficiency Exam. Learn more here.
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"As more and more humans have become concerned with living sustainably, a growing population has also become concerned with dying sustainably. Fortunately, there are a number of companies across the U.S. that offer eco-friendly burial methods, from human composting to water cremation. That said, these practices are not available in every state. So, a new report analyzes the greenest states to die in — you know, in case you feel like moving across the country to spend your final days."
A new report by Choice Mutual Insurance Agency examines the resources available for folks across the US regarding natural burial and adjacent practices, keeping a close eye on which states and locations boast more options. You can read more about 'which state is the 'greenest' die in' here.
"Until the 1860s, burials in the U.S. and elsewhere were simple: Cemetery workers dug a hole in the ground. Funeral workers wrapped the body in a cloth shroud or placed it inside a simple wooden casket, placed the body in the hole and covered it over with dirt. (This is still how many communities, including most Muslims and Jews, conduct their burials.)"
In this piece, the kaleidoscopic concerns tethered to green burial are explored- from its ancient history, its environmental benefits, and the cost for consumers. Elizabeth Fournier, peer educator and conference presenter for the Green Burial Council and Dr. Caitlyn Hauke, past-president of the Green Burial Council International's Board of Directors, share their rich insights and predictions.
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Green Cemetery Tour
Purissima Cemetery Natural Burial Ground
Wednesday, January 4th at 12pm PT • 1165 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Registration required, for more information and to RVSP visit here
Information Session
Foxfield Preserve
Saturday, January 14th or Wednesday, January 25th • Online
For more information and to register, visit the Foxfield Preserve Events page
Green Burial Café
Green Burial Nova Scotia
Last Wednesday of Each Month, 12:00 pm ADT • Online via Zoom
For more information, visit the Green Burial Nova Scotia Facebook page
For more details about these events please go to the GBC's
What’s Happening webpage.
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