While definitions of “green” can vary, these are their general criteria:“The Green Burial Council believes cemeteries, preserves, and burial grounds can broadly be considered green if they meet the following criteria: caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that aids in the ...
Introduction ● Green-Wood and other cemeteries are great places to explore different types of stone. We have over 100,000 grave markers and memorials that we collectively call “monuments” and mausoleums on site. While made of many different materials, three are most common: granite, marble,...
encompassing 1.27 acres on part of a nearby 13-acre property purchased by Dr. Strentzel in 1853. This cemetery is typical of thousands of small family cemeteries scattered across rural America. Ranger-led tours of the site are available
The following assets may be attributed to a city's Green Infrastructure network [82,83]: • Public parks and gardens, including urban parks, open space reserves, cemeteries and formal gardens • Greenways, including river and creek corridors, cycle ways and routes along signifi- cant ...