GREEN BURIALS

Embracing Nature

GREEN BURIAL

The tradition of natural burial dates to ancient times. Within the United States many Native American tribes still practice natural burial in celebrating and committing back to nature a life lived and loved.

For purists, a green burial may mean that the space is dug by hand, the deceased is placed only in a shroud, and lowered by straps, the space is filled again by hand, and there is no marker on the grave.

Today, the choices for green burial continue to evolve, and Seven Stones seeks to offer the broadest options. We’re always keeping an eye on the latest developments and seek to accommodate the widest array of burial options in the Denver area. Seven Stones believes in doing things differently. That’s the Seven Stones Difference.

PRICING FOR GREEN BURIALS

GREEN BURIAL PRICING

GREEN BURIAL MEMORIAL GARDEN OPTIONS

MYSTIC LAWN

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MEADOW VIEW & GROVE

Hillside Estate at Seven Stones Chatfield Botanic Gardens Cemetery in Colorado

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Be One With Nature

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A GREEN BURIAL?

At Seven Stones, we want to give families more flexibility to meet their needs and beliefs:

For some, green burial might mean simply that their loved one isn’t embalmed.
It might also mean that the deceased is buried without a plastic or metal vault, or without a concrete grave liner or box.
It might mean that in addition, their loved one is buried in a casket made of hardwoods but with metal springs and clasps.
Or the casket might resemble a traditional Jewish burial with an unfinished wooden box that will easily break down.
Some families choose wicker baskets or other materials as well.

To encourage the body to return to the earth, green burial eschews the traditional “six feet under” for a shallower four-foot grave, where that can happen more quickly. People are often surprised to learn that most states allow green burial and only require a depth of at least 24 inches.