Green or Natural Burial Locations in Alberta
Green or natural burials are environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional burial practices, emphasizing simplicity and ecological sustainability. In Alberta, several cemeteries offer green burial options:
Prairie Sky Cemetery, is a municipal cemetery located at 12350 84 St SE, Calgary, AB (within Ralph Klein Park).
Prairie Sky Cemetery features Calgary's first green burial section, designed to integrate with the site's prairie ecosystem.
403-221-3661 [email protected]
Aurora Gardens at Northern Lights Cemetery
Situated at 15203 Campbell Rd NW, this is Edmonton's first green burial area, focusing on minimal environmental impact and natural restoration. Edmonton 780-442-0974 [email protected]
Meadows of Rosehill Cemetery
Found at 1605 141 St SW, Meadows of Rosehill offers green burials aimed at returning the land to its natural meadow state.
Rosehill Cemetery
Grasslands Green Burial Grounds
Located at 5920 13 St N Lethbridge, AB within Royal View Memorial Cemetery, this was Alberta's first municipal green burial site, blending with the natural prairie landscape. Lethbridge Now. 403-320-3008 [email protected]
Lodgepole Cemetery
Brazeau County, AB
Approximately 30 km southwest of Drayton Valley in the hamlet of Lodgepole, this cemetery offers natural burials that allow native vegetation to flourish. Green Burial Canada. [email protected] 780-542-7777
These cemeteries adhere to principles such as no embalming, direct earth burial in biodegradable materials, ecological restoration, communal memorialization, and optimized land use to minimize environmental impact. For the most current information and to ensure these services meet your needs, it's advisable to contact the cemeteries directly or consult with local funeral homes familiar with green burial practices.
Prairie Sky Cemetery, is a municipal cemetery located at 12350 84 St SE, Calgary, AB (within Ralph Klein Park).
Prairie Sky Cemetery features Calgary's first green burial section, designed to integrate with the site's prairie ecosystem.
403-221-3661 [email protected]
Aurora Gardens at Northern Lights Cemetery
Situated at 15203 Campbell Rd NW, this is Edmonton's first green burial area, focusing on minimal environmental impact and natural restoration. Edmonton 780-442-0974 [email protected]
Meadows of Rosehill Cemetery
Found at 1605 141 St SW, Meadows of Rosehill offers green burials aimed at returning the land to its natural meadow state.
Rosehill Cemetery
Grasslands Green Burial Grounds
Located at 5920 13 St N Lethbridge, AB within Royal View Memorial Cemetery, this was Alberta's first municipal green burial site, blending with the natural prairie landscape. Lethbridge Now. 403-320-3008 [email protected]
Lodgepole Cemetery
Brazeau County, AB
Approximately 30 km southwest of Drayton Valley in the hamlet of Lodgepole, this cemetery offers natural burials that allow native vegetation to flourish. Green Burial Canada. [email protected] 780-542-7777
These cemeteries adhere to principles such as no embalming, direct earth burial in biodegradable materials, ecological restoration, communal memorialization, and optimized land use to minimize environmental impact. For the most current information and to ensure these services meet your needs, it's advisable to contact the cemeteries directly or consult with local funeral homes familiar with green burial practices.
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