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In the News

We have had many media organizations reach out to us for interviews over the last few weeks. Thank you for telling our story. It is our hope that our situation continues to bring awareness of conservation burial and the barriers we are facing as we keep trying to bring this burial option to our community.

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Support from the Green Burial Council

“The Green Burial Council takes a strong stance against local governments creating policy or passing ordinances based on incorrect beliefs about natural burial practices. Doing so indicates a lack of respect for the proven science of the industry and a willingness to align with belief systems that disrespect the religious and cultural practices of their own constituents.”

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A Recorded Webinar on green burial is Available to Watch

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News on Our Next Steps: Lawsuit Filed Against Brooks Township

Today, on our behalf, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a lawsuit against Brooks Township challenging their unconstitutional cemetery ban.

We are fighting for our right to use private property and create a livelihood for our family in a way that does not harm the public.

Heartfelt thanks to our attorneys Renée Flaherty and Katrin Marquez, comms manager Phillip Suderman, and all the other wonderful staff we’ve worked with at IJ.

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Presentation Summarizing Our Work

Peter gives a virtual presentation summarizing how MI Burial started and what we are currently working on.

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Peter on the Cool People Doing Cool Shit Podcast

Peter is interviewed by Seth Thompson on the Cool People Doing Cool Shit Podcast. You don’t wanna miss this one.

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October 2023 Events

We've got a busy month ahead! Three organizations in West Michigan have asked us to give presentations about green burial and our MI Burial project. All three events are open to the public, and you're very welcome to join us!

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An Important and Disappointing Update

We recently received disappointing news that we want to share with our community. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Our NPR Stateside Interview

Peter, the owner of West Michigan Burial Forest & Preserve, was recently interviewed by Michigan Radio about the concept of green burial and how it relates to their conservation cemetery.

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End-Of-Life Document Checklist

“End-of-life planning shouldn’t be a taboo topic….To ensure you have all the necessary documents and your loved ones know how to carry out your final wishes, we’ve made an end-of-life checklist that can help you and your family stay organized. The earlier you start planning, the more comfortable you and your family will be about making the right decisions.” - The Mesothelioma Center

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Our TELEVISION DEBUT!

We were featured on WZZM13! Check it out.

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Health Dept Approval? Check! - WEST MICHIGAN BURIAL FOREST

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Happy Birthday to Me (Annica)!

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An Exciting Site Visit | West Michigan Burial Forest

It was an exciting week at the burial forest (to-be)! We had a site visit at the property, which is part of the process to get a conservation easement.

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Winter 2022 Burial Forest Update

In this post we share updates on the progress of the Burial Forest including site, zoning, and land approval details; a report on green burial presentations we gave this fall; our decision to form a non-profit; an update on the status of our waitlist; and holiday gift ideas from our green burial shop.