Jan 14, 2026 | Blog, Green Burial
Cremation seems like a lighter choice, but it leaves behind more carbon than most people expect. When you compare how cremation adds to the atmosphere with how natural burial sequestration heals the earth over time, the difference becomes practical, not just symbolic....
Jan 2, 2026 | Blog, Green Burial, News
The site of the first “green” burial in Serenity Ridge, a cemetery and nature reserve in Windsor Mill, Md. (Michael Robinson Chávez/The Washington Post) By Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post (Read the full article) Mia Zinn was a member of her middle school ecology...
Dec 18, 2025 | Burial, Green Burial, News
Howard Berg (left), founder and owner of the Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum in Maryland, stands with general manager Kelly Joseph (center) and community outreach liaison Chelsea Berg in a burial area called Inspiration Point. (David Harp) By...
Dec 18, 2025 | Burial, Green Burial, News
Located at 2406 Ridge Rd. in the Baltimore County community of Windsor Mill, Serenity Ridge is non-denominational but features a Jewish section. By Anna Lippe, JMORE (Read the full article) It might not be the most popular cocktail party conversation, but death is an...
Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, Green Burial
When loved ones begin planning a burial that honors both person and planet, they are making a lasting statement about respect and values. Many feel a quiet tension. They want a meaningful farewell, yet worry standard practices contradict their environmental beliefs....
Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Green Burial
Facing decisions about final arrangements for a loved one is one of the most tender and complex times in life. While it’s natural to seek clear pricing, the reality is that the financial path forward is rarely straightforward. To put it simply: if you are...
