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Start Up Information

Creating Conservation Burial Grounds

PictureHeartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery, Trinity, FL
We strongly recommend spending time formulating answers to the following questions as you consider the possibility of starting a conservation level burial ground. Thanks to conservation burial consultants Heidi Hannapel and Jeff Masten of Landmatters for their help in developing these insightful questions.
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​Project 
1. Have you researched your state’s cemetery law?
2. Do you have a green burial model in mind? 
3. Who is leading the project? (Hello, Champion?) 
4. What is your background? 
5. Do you have land available?
6. Who would run the cemetery?

General 
1. What brings you to green burial?
2. What attracts you to the idea?
3. Have you visited any green burial sites?
4. Are you aware of the distinction between green burial and conservation burial?
 
Personal Goals
1. What are your goals for the project?
2. What resources are you bringing?
3. What influence do you have?
4. What are your limitations, barriers, obstacles? 
5. Is timing an issue?

Relationship with Land Trust
1. Do you have relationships within the conservation community? 
2. Do you have a relationship with your local land trust?
3. Is this your first contact with the land trust or are you helping their board develop a cemetery committee?
4. Are you proposing a project on land the land trust already owns?
5. Are you proposing a project on new land the land trust must acquire?
6. Do you have other community partners identified?

Green Burial Council Resources for Prospective Conservation Cemeteries

Start-Up Tips for Green Burial Cemetery Operators
Topics covered include:
  • Knowing the Law
  • Forming Your Plan
  • Developing a Financial Strategy
  • Determining Your Governance Structure
  • Knowing the Players
  • Acquiring the Right Property
  • Filing the Application
  • Application Follow-Up Process
Opening, Closing, & Maintaining a Green Cemetery
Topics covered include:
  • Best safety practices
  • Grave preparation
  • Burial procedures
  • Opening and closing techniques​
  • Markers and plant material choice
  • Invasive species and nuisance management
  • Mowing and grazing best practices
  • Visitation management
Conservation without money is just conversation."
​— Richard Branson

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  • Home
  • Meet Us
    • Our Mission >
      • Meet Our Founders
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Application
    • Conservation Burial Grounds >
      • Cemetery Contact Information
      • At a Glance
  • For Land Trusts
    • Working Together >
      • Conservation Easement Language
    • Conservation Burial for Land Trusts
    • Conservation Burial Standards
    • Cremation Burial Options >
      • Differences Between Conservation Burial and Memorial Forests
      • Questions Land Trusts Need to Ask
  • Find Resources
    • The Conservation Burial Experience
    • Definitions
    • Photos, FAQs, Articles, and Stories >
      • Photo Gallery
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Books, Videos, Articles
      • Family Stories
    • Startup Resources >
      • Start Up Information
      • Building Relationships
    • Burying Cremated Remains
    • Pandemic Guidelines >
      • Pandemic Guidelines
  • Events
    • Webinars
  • Become a Member
    • Become a Member
    • CBA Members
  • Reach Out
    • Contact
    • Newsletters
    • For the Media
    • Find Assistance