What is Natural Burial?

The intention of a natural interment is for the human remains to be buried directly into the surrounding soil and decompose naturally.

Full-Body or Cremation

Full-body and cremation burials are permitted in the natural burial area. The deceased may be buried in a biodegradable full-body container or a biodegradable urn. A concrete interment cover is required for both full-body and cremation burials; the concrete cover protects the human remains. The concrete cover will be open at the bottom and have sufficient size to cover a full-body container.

If you select a natural interment, a full-body burial interred directed into the ground is restricted to ordinary depth, and one interment in a grave.

If a natural cremation interment, three cremation burials are permitted in one grave *Certain restrictions and additional charges may apply.

If you choose a full-body interment, remains must not be embalmed using any material not rated organic and/or meeting the requirements of established and nationally recognized green burial organizations.

Once the human remains are interred in a manner described as natural, any removal for purposes and/or disinterment is prohibited.