Moles Natural Burial
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Introducing The Meadow at Greenacres
Moles Family Funeral Home is honored to introduce The Meadow, the first Natural Burial ground in Western Washington to be certified by the Green Burial Council.
The Meadow Natural Burial Ground at Moles Greenacres Memorial Park allows families the option to lay loved ones to rest in a serene and natural environment. Natural Burial, commonly referred to as "Green Burial," utilizes:
- Sustainable burial methods
- 100% biodegradable materials
- Earth friendly excavation and technology
Everything placed in the ground at The Meadow is non-toxic and biodegradable, allowing it to return naturally to the earth. In addition, each burial contributes to the ongoing restoration of The Meadow as a thriving, native ecosystem.
As part of the restoration efforts, each family has the opportunity to have a native tree, shrub, flower or groundcover planted in the memory of their loved one. Also available for memorialization are boulder-sized, engraved river rocks. These grounds are kept as a natural area. Maintenance is minimal and does not involve irrigation, fertilizers, regular mowing or pruning. In addition, integrated pest management is used to manage invasive species.
Those interested in finding out more about Green Burial, or about the The Meadow at Greenacres in Ferndale, should call (360) 384-3401.
The Meadow is one example of Moles’ value of community stewardship. We are committed to acting responsibly with what has been entrusted to us.
The Meadow Open House Event - Sat, January 31, 2009
Moles celebrated the opening of The Meadow with an open house event on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Joe Sehee, executive director and founder of the Green Burial Council, spoke at the event, which was well attended by many families from the community.
The Meadow Open House - Press Release
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Additional Resources
Click on one of the following links to find more helpful information about the Green Burial movement.
The Green Burial Council
Death for Beginners: Your No-Nonsense, Money-Saving Guide to Planning for the Inevitable
The Meadow In the News
Click on one of the following articles to read more about The Meadow and the Green Burial movement.
KGMI News/Talk 790 AM: "PM Bellingham" for 6/2/10, "green burial" interview with Brian Flowers at The Meadow
The Seattle Times: More people want environmentally friendly burial
Bellingham Herald: Ferndale funeral home, memorial park work to meet green demand
KCTS9 - About The Money: Green Burials
Bellingham Business Journal: Flowers appointed to national green burial board
Experience Northwest: Green Burial
Kitsap Sun: Are You Willing to Go Six Green Feet Under?
Seattle Magazine: Rest in Green Peace
American Cemetery: Realizing the Dream - The Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Bellingham Herald: Moles at Greenacres offers 'green' burials
Seattle P-I: A green cemetery lets one exit in an eco-
friendly way
Bellingham Herald: Moles, Greenacres establish certified natural burial grounds
Ferndale Record-Journal: Western Washington’s first natural burial ground to be launched
KGMI News/Talk 790 AM Morning News Extra for 2/18/09 - Green Burials
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