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    Decomposition Isn’t A Dirty Word – Let’s Talk About Green Burial

    Online

    Join us for a guided conversation on how burial in the United States drifted from our ancestral roots - and how green burial and conservation cemeteries can reconnect us with what’s natural, human, and quite literally in our DNA. Science doesn't lie... our bodies are designed to decompose and return to the earth, but green burial is limited in the US. Hosted by Penny Waugh of The Death Network, with panel guests Ed Bixby of The Global Green Burial Alliance and Jamie Phillips of Spirit Sanctuary Conservation Cemetery. Together, we’ll unpack how we got here and why restoring time-honored burial […]

    Free

  • Natural Burial A Capital Idea

    Natural Burial: A Capital Idea!

    Zoom Cornelius, NC

    Curious about green burial and what’s happening in the Ottawa region? Join this panel discussion to learn more. Explore what natural burial is, how it works, and how local initiatives are advancing this environmentally responsible option. Discover how natural burial supports land conservation while offering a meaningful, sustainable way to honour your loved ones. Join us online on March 12 at 7:00 pm ET for Natural Burial: A Capital Idea. We will feature the latest developments in Ottawa, along with highlights from initiatives in the Outaouais, Kingston, and the Ottawa Valley, and we'll be joined by a representative from the […]

    Free

  • DD Save the Date

    CT Death and Dying Symposium

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, United States

    Join the the Connecticut Death Collective, Mattatuck Museum and Riverside Cemetery for a day of reflection, remembrance, and renewal at our first-ever Death & Dying Symposium. Explore themes of legacy, mourning, and memory through interactive presentations, local vendors, and community discussions. Experience fascinating talks and demonstrations from presenters, enjoy Riverside Reflections in a special slideshow presentation, and discover unique offerings from local creators and educators. Date: April 25, 2026 Location: Riverside Cemetery & Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT Together, we honor the past, engage the present, and preserve Riverside’s historic chapel for generations to come.

    $30

 

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