Dear Friend of the Keweenaw Green Burial Association (KGBA),
We are happy to spread the word that the Keweenaw now has a second green burial option available, this one at the Chassell Township Cemetery in Chassell. Chassell Township has also decided to allow winter burial (for green burial only), the first time this option has been available in our area for decades. Given the tight timelines involved with green burials and the challenges of our winter climate, this is a huge step forward for our community. The Chassell Green Burial Section is an area of their current cemetery that is specifically dedicated to green/natural burial and perpetual maintenance of those grounds as natural woodland forest. This section was plotted out in early December, and lots are currently for sale (reduced rates for Chassell Township residents). It is not a large area—there are only 40 plots total—but if they sell out they may consider creating an additional green section. Because the philosophy and maintenance of this section is new and their green/winter burial procedures are yet untested, Chassell Township did extensive work developing guidelines and rules governing the section and plots. We believe that most persons interested in green/natural burial will find the basic regulations satisfactory, including the following:
Finally, Chassell Township has notified all local funeral homes about their new green section and intention to reinstate winter burial procedures, and the KGBA is currently discussing related issues with our local funeral directors to identify essential aspects of pre-planning. Because planning ahead is essential for green burial, we will be communicating more about that important step of the process in this coming year. Sincerely, Your Board Members of the KGBA Jay Green, President & Treasurer Todd Van Valkenburg, Vice President Keren Tischler, Secretary John Slivon Sue Ellen Kingsley Candy Peterson Stephen Jukuri Jennifer Donovan
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