{"id":119,"date":"2024-12-05T20:22:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T20:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2024-12-05T20:22:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T20:22:15","slug":"green-burial-cemeteries-in-california","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html","title":{"rendered":"Green burial cemeteries in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of cemeteries we are aware of in California that either accommodate <a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial.html\">green burial<\/a> in the conventional section of their cemetery or have a portion of their land dedicated to green burial. &nbsp;Currently, California has no conservation burial grounds. Conservation burial grounds are the ultimate in green burial because they use green burial to permanently protect, preserve, and steward areas of land that are large enough to be considered a valid conservation effort. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Woodlawn Cemetery (Santa Monica): <\/strong>\u00a0This conventional cemetery provides a selected area for green burials.\u00a0 An adult green burial grave &#8211; single interment &#8211; which includes property and endowment care is $16,875.00. \u00a0Contact information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hillside Memorial Park (Los Angeles):<\/strong> \u00a0A Jewish cemetery that provides a selected area for green burial. \u00a0Contact information: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsidememorial.org\/ge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Luis Cemetery (San Luis Obispo):<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This conventional cemetery provides a selected area for green burials. Requirements include: no embalming; no vault; no metal. Prefer a natural fiber cloth shroud; will consider certain caskets. A permanent marker must be used.\u00a0Plots are $2,400, opening and closing of the grave is $1,200, and the endowment fee is $400.\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:805-543-7053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">805-543-7053<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purissima Cemetery (San Mateo County):<\/strong> \u00a0Historic cemetery that has recently been established as a natural burial ground. \u00a0Contact information: \u00a0609-892-4429<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joshua Tree Memorial Park (Joshua Tree):<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This cemetery is located near the Joshua Tree National Park and has a small section set aside from its conventional cemetery to accommodate green burial. \u00a0Plots are $3,667, opening and closing of the grave is $1,200, and the endowment fee is $180. \u00a0Contact Information: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunset Lawn (Sacramento):<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This conventional cemetery will accommodate green burial.\u00a0 Plots are $2,595, opening and closing of the grave is $1,990, and the endowment fee is $250. \u00a0Contact information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sunsetlawn.chapelofthechimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Meadow at Westwood Hills Memorial Park (Placerville)<\/strong>: \u00a0a non-endowment fund cemetery with a section set aside for green burial. \u00a0Burial plots are $1,500 and opening and closing of the grave is $750. \u00a0Cremated remains can also be buried in the green burial section in a biodegradable container. \u00a0The cost of a plot for cremated remains is $800 and the opening and closing is $400. \u00a0Contact information: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fernwood Cemetery (Mill Valley): <\/strong>\u00a0The Fernwood Burial Ground in Marin County&#8217;s Tennessee Valley is adjacent to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. \u00a0The Fernwood property is 32 acres with part of it set aside for natural burial. \u00a0Plots range from $5,000 to $25,000+, opening and closing of the grave is $1,500 to $2,500. \u00a0Contact Information: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\">website<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Davis Cemetery District &amp; Arboretum: <\/strong>\u00a0Davis Cemetery is an historic, endowment cemetery located in Davis, California. \u00a0Green burial plots are $1,250 and opening and closing of the grave is $1,775 for a a single burial plot. \u00a0Green burial occurs with the use of a vault lid, but no vault, and the cost of the lid is $400. Their website explains that the body or container is lowered onto the earth at the bottom of the grave. \u00a0Earth is then packed directly around and over the body or container instead of using a traditional cement vault or grave liner. \u00a0Then, a vault lid is placed on the packed dirt above the body and then more dirt is put on top of the lid in order to ensure that the grave site remains flat and stable for the weight of the memorial marker and the mowers and other\u00a0equipment. \u00a0 Contact information: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Finance A Funeral<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding a funeral can be a daunting task. First, emotional stress makes itself felt. Second, it&#8217;s a really big expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One option for financing is a <a href=\"https:\/\/1firstcashadvance.org\/articles\/funeral-loans-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">loan for funeral expenses<\/a>. These loans are specifically designed to cover funeral expenses and can provide the necessary funds in advance. Research different lenders and compare interest rates and terms. Funeral loans are provided by both banks and credit unions and private lenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another choice is to look into crowdfunding websites where friends, relatives, and neighbors can make contributions toward the funeral expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, think about contacting nearby religious or community organizations that might be able to help you navigate funeral finance during this trying time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Do If There Are No Green Burial Options In Your Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage anyone interested in a green burial to contact their local cemeteries, land conservancies, and city council, expressing their desire for greener options. &nbsp;Here are some steps you can take to make a burial as green as possible when a green cemetery is not available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forego embalming. \u00a0It&#8217;s never routinely required by law for funerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a wood casket or a cardboard box or a shroud for burial. \u00a0There are no laws requiring particular types of caskets, however you may want to check with the cemetery to determine if they have any specific requirements. \u00a0You might encounter resistance from the funeral director or cemetery, but stand your ground. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to find a cemetery that will allow you to omit the use of a vault. Most conventional cemeteries require vaults so if you&#8217;re unable to find a cemetery that will accommodate you, \u00a0choose a concrete grave box that has an open bottom to let the body come in contact with the earth. Or, invert a concrete grave liner and use the lid for something else. You may also refuse to use a vault on religious grounds, though there may be an additional charge for special maintenance of the grave. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">If using your death to preserve and steward land is important to you, it is always possible to be shipped out of state and buried in a conservation burial ground. \u00a0If this is your preference, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/fcasocal.org\/green-burial-cemeteries-in-california.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Eagle Memorial Preserve<\/a> in Washington State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a list of cemeteries we are aware of in California that either accommodate green burial in the conventional section of their cemetery or have a portion of their land dedicated to green burial. &nbsp;Currently, California has no conservation burial grounds. 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