Are you curious about green burial? Join us for a fun and enlightening course exploring the world of green burial and how eco-friendly approaches to end-of-life choices benefit our planet and those who inhabit it. In week one, we’ll delve into the history of burial traditions and funeral customs, uncovering how practices have evolved over time. In week two, we’ll focus on end-of-life planning, offering tools to help you envision your last wishes and create a meaningful ceremony. In week three, we’ll visit Pennsylvania’s first and only exclusively green cemetery, Penn Forest Natural Burial Park located in Verona. Enjoy a guided walking tour, meet members of the Penn Forest community, and see how green burial harmonizes with nature’s cycles of life and renewal. This thought-provoking course provides the opportunity to reflect on our finite lives and break the taboo of discussing death and dying in a supportive, open environment.
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