posted 10 years ago
Green burials are becoming much more common in Victoria, than they were a short time ago. They accept many types of biodegradable vessel to be used as coffins. Wood, wool and wicker are all acceptable.
The best cemetery is a not for profit facility that doubles as a public park.
I cut this from their website.
"Royal Oak Burial Park is the only not-for-profit, community-owned burial park and cremation memorial facility in the Victoria, BC region. This is a unique point of difference for families and individuals planning for the future or coping with the recent loss of a loved one. We will provide helpful, honest and accurate information, dignified and respectful services; and offer a uniquely beautiful place in which to honor and remember your loved ones."
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This is something I posted last month, when my friend's mother was buried here.
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My friend's mother, Dorothy, recently died. She was buried in the green area of the cemetery. I prepared a short eulogy. She was 93, so had a pretty good run.
An attractive, but fairly plain pine box was used and she was covered in a cotton shroud.
This part of the cemetery uses only native plants and fits people in around large fir, maple and arbutus trees. People are planted very tightly, even in the pathways. There's no wasted space.
The cemetery is municipally owned, so it's also used as a public park where dogs are allowed.
Dorothy choose this spot. She liked the idea that she would fertilize the forest.
The only maintenance in this section, is the upkeep of bark covered pathways and removal of dead fall that affects paths. All debris rots in place.
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