Denman Island Natural Burial Cemetery – Planning a Green Future
Article published in the Flagstone in January 2018. Denman Island Natural Burial Cemetery – Planning a Green Future
Read MoreGreen Cemetery on Denman Island
This radio clip is part of a week-long series entitled “DIY Funerals,” which was developed by Bridgette Watson and played on CBC afternoon radio in B.C. Bridgette first interviews the spouse of a recently deceased Denman islander and then interviews Louise Bell, Coordinator of the Cemetery Project. Green Cemetery on Denman Island, “On the Coast” – CBC Radio, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 (coverage begins at 01:11.00)
Read MoreDenman Island Home to New Green Cemetery
This front-page article was published a few days after the cemetery opening in 2015. The prominence it achieved reflects the growing interest in natural burial nationwide. Denman Island Home to New Green Cemetery, Vancouver Sun, October 14, 2015
Read MoreGreen Cemetery Set to Open on Denman Island
In this television piece, which was aired at 5:30 p.m. on the Thursday before Thanksgiving weekend, 2015, Dean Stoltz interviews Louise Bell the week before the Cemetery opening. Green Cemetery Set to Open on Denman Island, CHEK TV News, October 8, 2015
Read MoreGreen Cemetery on Denman is Canada’s First
Here, DIMS board member Louise Bell is interviewed a few days before the Cemetery opening. A published article accompanies the audio link. Green Cemetery on Denman is Canada’s First, CBC Radio, All Points West, October 8, 2015
Read MoreExtending Green Living into Death
DIMS then Chair Gloria Michin is shown at the Cemetery in this CTV news clip, which is accompanied by a published article. Also included is information about Woodlands, the green burial area in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria, B.C. Extending Green Living Into Death – CTV Vancouver Island, October 8, 2015.
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If you need assistance to arrange a burial, contact us at 250-335-1786. See also What to do when someone dies.