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April Flowers (needs pics)

Herland Forest Posted on April 29, 2024 by Walt PatrickSeptember 2, 2024

“The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth” ~ D.H. Lawence A key part of the vision behind the Herland Forest involves creating a living memorial, a testament to the enduring power of love. So each … Continue reading →

Posted in Herland | Tagged cemetery, daffodils, forest, green burial

An NOR Investment *

Herland Forest Posted on December 26, 2020 by Walt PatrickSeptember 2, 2024

The term investment refers to the process of placing someone’s remains into a natural organic reduction vessel encased in the organic matter and organisms needed to transform the remains into soil. It’s similar to how the term investment is used … Continue reading →

Posted in Herland | Tagged green burial, herland forest, natural organic reduction, NOR

Natural Organic Reduction is Here!

Herland Forest Posted on August 10, 2020 by Walt PatrickSeptember 1, 2024
NOR

Want to be buried on your own land? We can help! Herland Forest is pleased to announce that it has been granted a license by Washington state to operate the country’s first natural organic reduction facility. It’s been an interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Herland | Tagged become a tree, green burial, human composting

Direct Natural Burial *

Herland Forest Posted on March 23, 2020 by Walt PatrickSeptember 2, 2024

In order to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the governors of Washington and Oregon have issued orders forbidding public gatherings; those orders include funerals. One result will be that in the days ahead, people will be choosing between … Continue reading →

Posted in Herland | Tagged direct burial, forest burial, green burial, natural burial

Natural Organic Reduction aka “Human Composting”

Herland Forest Posted on May 20, 2019 by Walt PatrickSeptember 2, 2024
NOR

Price List and NOR Authorization form (PDF) And if you live outside of the Pacific Northwest and are interested in natural organic reduction in the immediate future, please contact us about interstate transport options. In 2019, the Washington state legislature … Continue reading →

Posted in Herland | Tagged forest, green burial, human composting, natural organic reduction, wood chips

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