• Herland Forest does not allow the use of vaults (partial, inverted, or otherwise), a vault lid, concrete box, slab or partitioned liner in the burial plot.
  • Burial containers, shrouds, and all associated materials must be made from biodegradable, natural materials.
  • Herland Forest accepts for burial only decedents that have not been embalmed or those who have been embalmed with only Green Burial Council approved non-toxic chemicals.
  • Families and loved ones will be encouraged to participate in the burial and ritual process in keeping with state law.
  • All grave markers shall be constructed from natural, unfinished stone and protrude no more than three feet above ground level.