At Our Cemetery
Bluestem's Conservation Cemetery is for people of all faiths and perspectives, both spiritual and cultural, to experience and participate in the sacred in nature. Open and accessible to all, the cemetery is where:
Bluestem's cemetery is designed and operated utilizing the tenets of simplicity, integrity, ecology and stewardship. Respect for the land and the individual are intertwined, creating a sacred restorative place for experiencing death, loss, grief, and memory, within the healing properties of nature.
We believe nature is a powerful healer.
We believe that death and loss are shared human experiences worthy of active participation.
We believe the land’s natural resources are treasured gifts requiring respect and care.
We believe our bodies at the end of our time can be returned to the earth simply.
We believe in our collective responsibility to care for the land, water and all living things.
- Individuals and families can choose a green burial
- Burial occurs within a restored landscape where native grasses, woodlands and wildlife is protected
- Family members and friends can participate in the burial ritual
- The cemetery and nature preserve are open dawn to dusk for rest, reflection and regeneration
Bluestem's cemetery is designed and operated utilizing the tenets of simplicity, integrity, ecology and stewardship. Respect for the land and the individual are intertwined, creating a sacred restorative place for experiencing death, loss, grief, and memory, within the healing properties of nature.
We believe nature is a powerful healer.
We believe that death and loss are shared human experiences worthy of active participation.
We believe the land’s natural resources are treasured gifts requiring respect and care.
We believe our bodies at the end of our time can be returned to the earth simply.
We believe in our collective responsibility to care for the land, water and all living things.
Natural BurialBurial at Bluestem is offered only as a low impact option with biodegradable caskets or shrouds, in a natural setting that restores and nurtures the land. On site there is an historic family cemetery preserved as an example of how families have buried their loved ones for generations.
Cemetery Guidelines Coming Soon! |
Burial InfoContact our Council of Stewards for information about burial pricing and purchasing, grave selection, and ceremony options. Our stewards are available to confer with Community members and the public by phone or email. For more information, please visit our cemetery website at bluestemcemetery.org.
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For VisitorsWe encourage visiting as often as you like, simply walking the trails, or finding places for spiritual reflection when you visit loved ones who are now a part of the land. Leashed pets are welcome. All visitors are asked to follow the Bluestem Guidelines.
Link to map and directions to Bluestem Conservation Cemetery. |
