We are excited to invite you to our FREE Forum with Special Guest Laurel Hill Cemeteries!
Join us in a discussion with Laurel Hill Cemeteries to learn about how green burial grounds can be integrated into traditional cemetery settings. Founded in 1836, Laurel Hill comprises two historic garden-designed cemeteries - Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West - that feature not one, but three gorgeous green burial sites in the heart of Philadelphia!
About Our Guests:
Thomas Cavanaugh - Laurel Hill Cemeteries:
Thomas Cavanaugh is the Director of Cemetery Sales and Family Services at Laurel Hill Cemeteries.
Learn More About Thomas and Laurel Hill Cemeteries Here:
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
Time: 4PM PDT, 5PM MDT, 6PM CDT, & 7PM EDT
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
Time: 4pm PDT, 5pm MDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT
Duration: +/- 1 hour and 15 minutes
RSVP: Email globalgreenburialalliance@gmail.com to receive the zoom link.
Curious to learn about what a green burial preserve may look like or how one could be designed? Join us for a virtual tour of Steelmantown Cemetery, New Jersey's first and only natural burial preserve! Located in the scenic Pine Barrens, Steelmantown Cemetery has been providing woodland green burials since 2007. Tune in on October 22nd to check out the facility and bring any and all questions that you may have for owner Ed Bixby.
Event Details:
Date: October 22nd, 2024
Time: 1 PM PDT, 2 PM MDT, 3 PM CDT, & 4 PM EDT
Location: YouTube and Facebook Live
SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt and Activities!
Enjoy a self-led scavenger hunt that can earn you raffle tickets and other goodies! Complete it on your own or with family and friends and get to learn more about the cemetery. Please come any time after 3:30 PM to complete it so you can enter in the raffle drawing before 6 PM!
4:30 PM - Tour of Creston Cemetery:
Owners and representatives of the cemetery will guide visitors around the cemetery. There will be some history on those buried in the cemetery, and what makes natural burial different than conventional burial. Come see the projects we've been working on!
6:00 PM - Raffle!
After participants have submitted their finished scavenger hunt and entered into the raffle drawings, we will draw winners and give out prizes!
Come for the tour, the scavenger hunt and more! Guests are welcome to explore the space during the event and enjoy the changing colors of the evening sky.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Sunday October 27th, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Address: 5762 Little Farm Road, Creston, CA 93446
Admission: FREE
ABOUT THE LOCATION:
**Creston Cemetery is a historic, natural burial ground. Please be respectful to the existing grave markers and environment. This space is to be enjoyed by both the living and the dead.
**No smoking is allowed on the cemetery property.
**Please park in front of the cemetery, there is ample space on the dirt in front of the cemetery, across from the cemetery and off to the side of surrounding areas. We do recommend carpooling or using a rideshare if you've been enjoying the wineries.
**The event takes place in a natural burial space and there are no paved roads and the ground can be uneven. The groundskeepers will do their best to fill squirrel holes, but we encourage treading carefully throughout the cemetery. There is an incline to the event space.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
**Please bring layers for the swiftly cooling temperature, and a chair and/or blanket if you'd like to hang out in cemetery grounds. We welcome you to bring any kind of beverage and food, and please pack it out with you.
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