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Great River Natural Burial

Natural/Green Burial Cemetery in Mosier, Oregon, Overlooking the Pacific Northwest’s Scenic Columbia River Gorge

Circle of Life


Great River is a place that connects people and nature on all points of the circle of life, not just the point of passing. It is a setting for rituals and ceremonies that honor and celebrate life’s milestones, as well as a place for embracing the rhythms of nature and its seasons, whether through a hike, picnic or relaxing. Great River is not just a peaceful, final resting place, it is also a place where children—young and old—play, discover, and are inspired to wonder and learn.

The natural beauty and tranquility of Great River make it a place people want to visit, not just in times of sorrow, but also to return to in moments of reflection and celebration, embracing life affirming activities at every point in the circle of life.

Green River circle of life
father carries child on wooded hillside walk

Beginnings

explore / play / learn
nature day campers enjoy playing in grassy meadow

Growing

knowledge / skills / awareness
bride and groom after forest wedding

Life’s Milestones

achievements / challenges / celebrations
camp leader walks with camper on wooded trail

Aging/Mentoring

share / plan / teach
funeral with military honors at Great River Natural Burial

Endings

transition / introspection / peace

Great River

Where People and Nature Connect

Located on 150 acres, we are a cemetery that embraces life with a focus on 3 areas.

natural burial cemetery site near Columbia River Gorge with Mount Adams view

Why choose a natural burial?

Providing a natural, peaceful resting place for the deceased and solace for those who grieve
children playing in grand meadow

What outdoor learning experiences are available at Great River?

Enabling outdoor educational experiences that inspire curiosity, respect, and understanding of nature and the circle of life

two young girls plant trees at Great River

How can I get involved?

Restoring and conserving the natural, diverse ecosystem with the help of a caring community

We would like to extend a warm greeting and express our gratitude for considering Great River Natural Burial as a final resting place for yourself or your loved ones. We understand that choosing a final resting place is a deeply personal choice, and it is our privilege to have the opportunity to share with you the meaningful experience of natural burial.

We invite you to become part of our community, one that cherishes the connection between life, death, and the ever-cycling rhythms of the natural world. We look forward to the possibility of serving you and your family and being stewards of this precious land. Our promise to you is one of personalized care, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to your journey with us as you lay your loved one to rest in ways that are meaningful to you.

“For the past three years, I have been leasing facilities at Great River for my outdoor learning camps at Let’s Get Out and can say it has been an extraordinary experience. From…”
Lisa, August 2024
Let’s Get Out program partner provider
“The site you are at for camp is amazing!! It definitely has a story to tell.  EJ loved camp so much. We saw the shelter Evan finished today.  EJ wants to go as much as he can n…”
Anonymous, July 2024
Parent of camper
“Great River’s outdoor education camps are a welcome addition to the Mosier community. I sent my two daughters (ages 7 and 9) and they both came home each day tired out, happy, …”
Andrew, July 2024
A parent whose children attended camps at Great River
“I became interested in natural burial as it aligns with my own viewpoint about how the circle of life includes how we find our final resting place. The environmental footprint …”
Dawn, June 2024
Pre-need plot owner
“Burying our mother and grandmother at Great River gave and gives us immense solace. We have visited her burial site through all four seasons now, in winter snow, spring rains, …”
Suzanne, August 2023
Loved ones buried at Great River
    Great River - Where People and Nature Connect, engraved stone sign
    summer sunset over Grand Meadow at Great River, Oregon