As John F. Llewellyn, CEO of Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, CA, said in his book,  Birth of a Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery, “Cemeteries just do not go away when they fail. They become eyesores, nuisances or financial burdens to their communities.” Every cemetery is entrusted with more than just the conservation of the land, but also the integrity of the earthly remains of someone once loved and now lost. Working with cemeteries and funeral homes, Cemetery Management Solutions has been instrumental in helping businesses think strategically about options and future directions. 

Cemetery Management Solutions has helped both funeral homes and cemeteries think about their “shade of” or commitment to green. A natural/green cemetery cannot solely be about the land. A natural cemetery, following the first burial, is forever. The property cannot forget that it has been entrusted with more than just the conservation of the land but the earthly remains of someone loved and now lost.

Cemeteries are not hobbies and a green cemetery is not an exception. The cemetery must want to provide an environment that is quiet and reflective while ensuring the safety of the property and family choices. Every property must ensure that the internment site of the loved one can be located for the visitor and future generations.