SUN JOURNAL • July 15, 2023
Green burials is not a new concept and is legal throughout the United States. To literally return to the earth in a respectful and quiet manner should be an available option as someone’s final wish. Being buried in a totally biodegradable casket of wood or cardboard, or simply wrapped in a shroud of natural fibers and quietly laid to rest is a beautiful thing to some. It feels horrific to others. It flies in the face of modern day traditions and some established spiritual beliefs. Senior College plans to have guest speaker Chuck Lakin address green burials and alternative funeral options. He is an advisor to the Maine organization, Last Things: Alternatives at the End of Life. A tentative date of Oct. 4 has been set. ~ Monica Mann, Woodstock