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Concrete Waste in Traditional Burial
Traditional burial practices have been an integral part of human culture for centuries. However, the environmental consequences of these practices are often overlooked. One significant contributor to the environmental footprint of traditional burials is the use of...
The Benefits of Shallow Burial Depth for Aerobic Decomposition
The way we lay our loved ones to rest can have a significant impact on the environment. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in alternative burial methods that prioritize sustainability. One such approach gaining attention is shallow burial, typically at...
The Environmental Impact of Cremation
Cremation, the process of reducing a body to ashes through intense heat, has become an increasingly popular choice for final disposition in many cultures. However, it's important to recognize that this method has environmental implications that are worth considering....
Preserving Our Earth is a Big Responsibility
Our planet is facing many environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and deforestation. These challenges are caused by human activities. It may feel like a lot, but preserving our earth is our responsibility. There are many things we can do to...
Why Green Burial is Trending
There is a reason why Green burial is trending and how the earth will benefit. It's because green burial minimizes environmental impact. It does this by avoiding the use of embalming chemicals, concrete vaults, and other materials that can pollute the environment....
Serenity Ridge Offers Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Cemeteries
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...
Exploring Burial Options in Maryland
When it comes to exploring burial options in Maryland there are many different options based on preferences and beliefs. Among the serene and picturesque options is Serenity Ridge Maryland, the first and only natural burial cemetery in Maryland. In this blog, we will...
A Journey Towards Saving the Environment
In the face of climate change and increasing environmental degradation, the need to protect and preserve our planet has never been more pressing. The environment is our most valuable resource, providing us with the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the habitats...
Memento Mori: Returning to the Land: Green Burial and Its Impact on the Future
By Susan Cushing, International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association As we become more conscientious about reducing individual carbon footprints, the effort to preserve natural resources is now a commitment that is literally carried to the grave. Simply put,...
FOX45 Baltimore Morning News: Natural Burial
To help Earth’s future, people are getting buried like it’s 1860
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...
Thank you to Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping to clear invasive plants from the property
Options for ‘green’ burials grow in Chesapeake region
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...
A Nature Preserve Where People Happen to be Buried
By Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun – In the 1990s, Kim Holcomb battled for curbside recycling pickup as president of Owings Mills Green Action. She’s been interested in environmental issues ever since. And so, when she learned that Baltimore County would host Maryland’s first natural burial ground, Holcomb felt called to sign on for a plot.
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