Cornerstone in the Media
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AOL NEWS, "Artificial Solutions, A Non-Profit Charity, Recycles Artificial Hips From Cadavers” - That old saying when a person dies, "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust," doesn't quite work if they have artificial hips, knees or dental prosthetics.
Naturally Savvy, “Vertical Burials are a Greener Option” - New green think-tankers believe we should move away from our practice of digging horizontal burial plots in favor of a more space-conscious, vertical burial plot. If this were the case we could bury twice as many people in the same space.
Naturally Savvy, “Aquification is a Greener Cremation” - So what choice does a greenie have who really does not want to be put in the ground? A little-known method is on the rise and scratching the surface of the U.S. market—water resomation.
Naturally Savvy, “Sustainability Becoming a Part of Mourning Meals” - When the crowds come to show their respect, they descend upon the grieving household, their favorite recipe prepared in a dish that need not be returned—even if it is vintage Pyrex in avocado green or tangerine orange.
The Oregonian, “Oregon's voices in the green-burial movement see increase in interest” - The green burial movement is still small but those involved in the business of death are seeing a steady uptick in interest as people who previously leaned toward cremation are hearing about returning their body to the elements, essentially composting it.
AOL News, “Green Reaper Wants US to Be Green to the Grave” - Spend eternity without harming Earth by creating urns out of leftover laundry lint.
AOL News, “Earth Day: How to Create an Urn From Dryer Lint” - You can make a very personal urn for you or your loved one for pennies just by using leftover laundry lint.
Naturally Savvy, "Ecopod: Biodegradable Burial with Style” - When it is time for my last prance down the catwalk, I want to be encased in something as sleek as an eel skin platform pump, and as glamorous as a Mongolian lamb vest—but an obviously greener and cruelty-free version.
Alternatives Magazine, “Green Burial” - I live in a lovely, rural county in Oregon where we are allowed to bury our loved ones in our own backyards. Yes, I said backyards. And as the undertaker overseeing five small towns, I have personally buried people in their own backyards.
Naturally Savvy, “Green Burials Reunite the Body with the Earth” - When someone dies we immediately call the undertaker to "under take" all planning and preparation of the body. But some families are now moving away from merely passing their loved one on to a professional, and are seeing the value in lovingly carrying out the preparations themselves. It is their final gift to their loved one.
Attribute Magazine, “Take Green to Your Grave” - Environmentally harmful dispositions and other ecologically unfriendly practices have caused a new generation of death care professionals to green up the funeral industry with burials that tread lightly on the terrain.
The Huffington Post, “Why to Have a Green Burial from The Green Reaper” - Eschewing big profits to prophet old-school burial practices that are kinder to humans and the Earth.
The Huffington Post, “The Ultimate Gift: A Green Goodbye” - How green to make a burial is left up to each family.
Vangard, “To Die A Green Death: Oregonians Take Going Green To The Grave” - Not all of us will graduate college, give birth, win a Rose Bowl or even cook a Thanksgiving dinner, but we all will eventually die. Our own mortality and that of our loved ones is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for, but it should be.
The Oregonian, “Death Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Burials” - No-frills funerals start at $6,000. Toss in extras such as high-end caskets, viewings, in-chapel services and motorcycle escort to a cemetery, and the bill can run easily double that. Green burials aren't necessarily cheap but can trim total costs by about half.
Community Seeds Eco-Magazine, “Planning For The Eco-Friendly Burial” - A green burial not only saves money, but open space is preserved as well. Allowing people to feel as though their last act on earth contributes to a positive purpose connects them in an almost holy way to this concept.
Love to Know Magazine, “Choosing Green Burial” - As people have become more aware of their impact on the planet, more are choosing green burial options for themselves and those they love. However, many who are interested in planning an earth-friendly burial have no idea where to start. Fortunately, there are resources available that will show you how to start your planning process.
Green Living Journal, “Greening Your Finale” - Humans plan many aspects of their lives. It can be difficult to consider our own life's end. We should all take a little time to plan our final eco-friendly act — our own burial.
Green and Save News, “Green Burial” - Environmentally harmful dispositions and other ecologically unfriendly practices have caused a new generation of death care professionals to green up the funeral industry with burials that tread lightly on the terrain.
Goodness Magazine, ”Women Who Care For Life After Death” - I often hear that I don’t look like a funeral director, but historically in the United States, women were the first caretakers of the dead. They were called “layers out of the dead.”
Green Magazine, “Meeting the Green Reaper: Natural Burial Favored by Seniors, Gives Families an Intimate Experience” - A recent AARP poll asked: "Which type of burial is most appealing?" Only 8% wanted a traditional cemetery burial, and only 18% chose cremation. Over 70% of those polled through the AARP website chose Green Burial.
Green Girls Global, “Green is The New Black” - A green goodbye means no toxic embalming chemicals such as formaldehyde, and no glitzy, semiprecious metal caskets. This is, perhaps, the final gesture of reuse and renewal. We’re talking simply green, but nowhere does it say it can’t be done in screamin’ style!
Oregon Business, “Twitter, Don't Be A Quitter” - While there are many benefits to a rural lifestyle, getting attention and building a vibrant business in an out-of-the-way place are not easy, and that’s why Fournier uses social media in a different way: as an economical, effective branding tool.