Thursday, August 22, 2013

Green goodbyes: The growth of eco-burials

Faced with expensive and garish funerals, many search for a more traditional resting place. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Eva Moseley wanders through a tranquil wooded area in Massachusetts, pointing out various beauty spots amid the dappled sunlight and spreading trees. It's a visit with a purpose - she is looking for the spot where she would like to be buried in a simple woodland ceremony. Ms Moseley plans to be laid to rest in a shallow grave, without a large headstone, in a simple wood and cardboard coffin. See full Article: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/08/201386153839383771.html