Green Burial Cemeteries in the United States
There are 5 green burial cemeteries in the United States in our directory. Green burial cemeteries allow burial without embalming, concrete vaults or metal caskets, using biodegradable shrouds or containers.
Listed only when the cemetery is confirmed to offer green or natural burial.
Green Burial Cemeteries across the US
- Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum2406 Ridge Road · Windsor Mill, MDNatural burial ground
- Dust to Dust Green Burial and Nature Reserve Cemetery205 Nulty Crossing Road · Swansea, SCNatural burial ground
- Eloise Woods Community Natural Burial ParkWyldwood, TXNatural burial ground
- The Saint Kateri Preserve for Natural Burial at Calvary CemeteryMoraine, OHNatural burial ground
- Penn Forest Natural Burial ParkOakmont, PANatural burial ground
Green Burial Cemeteries by state
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Frequently asked questions
What is a green burial cemetery?
Green burial cemeteries allow burial without embalming, concrete vaults or metal caskets, using biodegradable shrouds or containers.
How many green burial cemeteries are in the United States?
We list 5 green burial cemeteries in the United States. Listed only when the cemetery is confirmed to offer green or natural burial.
Why might a green burial cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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