“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 of cremation or embalming just didn’t fit with my ethos, and when I found out that Great River was opening, I was thrilled. Not only because of its location not far from my beloved home, but based on meeting Russell and Stephanie, and realizing that their approach isn’t that of typical interment places. They both treasure nature, stewardship, conservation, and understand that in our passing, the “final act of environmental kindness” is to give ourselves back to the earth from which we came. My husband and I spent quite a bit of time learning about Great River’s vision and were amazed at how much nature is at the center of everything they do. When it came to choose a plot, the birdsong, deer, flowers, and natural beauty of the setting solidified our choice to be part of this process. From start to finish, Great River has been an amazing experience and I am very happy knowing that my final resting place will be in an area that pairs closely with my love of nature and the natural world.”
