Natural Burial, Great River crafted casket, Oak Ridge

Why choose Great River?

We are a Place

A place that provides a natural, peaceful resting place for the deceased, and solace and comfort for those who grieve. A place which supports the living, honors the departed, and nurtures the diversity and vitality of the natural ecosystem. A place where there is a permanent record of a life lived, keeping it alive in a setting people truly enjoy visiting, and returning to.

We are Located in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge

Nestled just outside of the small town of Mosier, Oregon in the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, our dedicated 20-acre natural burial cemetery is part of the 150-acre Great River site. The burial grounds, scattering gardens, and memorial areas are nestled among meadows of wildflowers, forests of Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir and Oak Savannah. It is interwoven with hiking trails and has majestic mountain views of Hood, Adams, Defiance, and the Simcoe range. The panorama extends to the Columbia River, the Mosier Creek Valley, and encompasses forests, sprawling orchards, and vineyards. For those who hold the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Gorge in their hearts, this peaceful, serene, and picturesque place feels like home.

Great River Natural Burial view of nearby Columbia River Gorge

We are Forever

We are dedicated to the long-term care and accessibility of our cemetery. This land has been permanently dedicated by the state of Oregon as a cemetery, ensuring that the land will be used exclusively as a cemetery in perpetuity. As a permanently dedicated cemetery, we ensure that the land will be used exclusively as a cemetery in perpetuity. Through our irreducible and irrevocable endowment care trust fund, regulated by the state, we preserve the cemetery’s integrity, the memories of those interred, and the natural beauty of the grounds for generations to come.

We Provide Personalized Care and Encourage Meaningful Participation

Our dedicated, endowment care cemetery is committed to providing personalized care, attention to detail, and a deeply compassionate collaboration throughout your journey with us. As you lay your loved one to rest in a manner that is meaningful to you, we offer families the choice to participate in various aspects of the burial process, or we are available to provide these services for you.

We Welcome People on All Points of the Circle of Life

While clearly a place for burial, Great River is also a gathering place for people 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 rhythm 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.