Our funeral home is dedicated to providing affordable, natural, and environmentally friendly end-of-life options that respect both your loved one’s memory and the earth. We proudly offer a range of low-cost alternatives to traditional burial and cremation, each designed to minimize ecological impact while celebrating a life lived. Here’s a look at our eco-conscious options.
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Natural Organic Reduction, often known as human composting, is a gentle, earth-friendly process that transforms remains into nutrient-rich soil over 3-6 months. This method honors the cycle of life and leaves a positive environmental impact.
Our NOR package includes:
Additional Fees:
Why Choose Aqua Cremation?
A Green Choice: Aqua Cremation produces no harmful greenhouse gases or mercury emissions, achieving a 90% energy savings compared to flame cremation.
Minimal Water Impact: The process uses less water than a typical household does in one day, making it both environmentally friendly and highly efficient.
Gentle and Respectful: The scientific process mimics nature’s decomposition, yielding pure bone minerals as ash remains. This process is trusted by institutions like the Mayo Clinic and UCLA Medical School for bodies donated to medical science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually happens in Aqua Cremation?
During Aqua Cremation, your loved one is placed in a vessel where water flow, temperature, and alkalinity gently accelerate the body’s natural return to its elements.
Are the remains safe to handle?
Yes, the ashes are pathogen-free, completely safe, and suitable for keeping in an urn, scattering, or burial.
Our Aqua Cremation package provides comprehensive, compassionate care, including:
Additional Fees:
While our Aqua Cremation package covers the essentials, there may be additional fees depending on your needs:
This package includes:
Additional Fees:
Our team is here to support you with understanding and guidance as you explore this eco-conscious, meaningful option for honoring your loved one’s life.
For families seeking a unique, tangible way to remember their loved one, Parting Stones offers the option to transform cremated remains into smooth, stone-like forms. Each "stone" is unique, providing a comforting, lasting keepsake.
In addition to our eco-friendly services, we proudly partner with a network of cemeteries that offer **green burial options**. These cemeteries are committed to environmentally sustainable practices, allowing for a natural return to the earth without synthetic caskets or embalming. Green burial provides a simple, respectful choice that conserves natural resources, supports local ecosystems, and honors your loved one in harmony with nature.
Our team can help you explore available green burial sites and guide you in selecting the perfect resting place that aligns with your values.
OREGON
Alder Slope Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
Pine Tree Road
Enterprise OR 97828
541-246-3703
Alford Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
Harrisburg, OR
Bay View Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
57303 Old Portland Road
Warren OR 97053
503-397-2679
Cliffside Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
15635 SE Ten Eyck Road
Sandy, OR 97055
503-668-6015
Eastwood Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
1581 Siskiyous Blvd
Medford OR 97504
541-774-2400
Eugene Masonic Cemetery (FULL!)
Historic Hybrid Cemetery
2575 University Street
Eugene OR 97403
541-684-0949
www.eugenemasoniccemetery.org
Eureka Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
1101 NE Yaquina Heights Drive
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-7282
www.eurekacemetery.org
Evergreen Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
7961 NE Highway 99W
McMinnville, OR 97128
503-472-2423
www.evergreenmemorialpark.com
Fir Hill Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
37755 SE Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055
503-668-6015
Forrester Cemetery
Estacada Cemetery District
Municipal Hybrid Cemetery
31885 SE Highway 211
Eagle Creek OR 97022
503-730-0142
Gibson Cemetery
Estacada Cemetery District
Municipal Hybrid Cemetery
35019 SE Horseshoe Drive
Eagle Creek OR 97022
503-730-0142
Great River Natural Burial
Natural Burial Cemetery
2350 Carroll Road
Mosier, OR 97040
541-490-6001
www.GreatRiverOregon.org
Greenwood Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
91569 Highway 202
Astoria OR 97103
503-325-6432
Historic Columbian Cemetery
Green Garden Natural Area
Hybrid Cemetery
1151 N Columbia Blvd
Portland OR 97221
609-628-2297
Ironside Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
6169 Highway 26
Ironside, OR 97908
Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
St. Francis Garden
Catholic Hybrid Cemetery
333 SW Skyline BLVD
Portland OR 97221
503-292-6621
www.ccpdxor.com/options/green-burial.html
Mount Zion Cemetery
31285 SE Currin Road
Estacada, OR 97023
503-730-0142
Mountain View Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
440 Normal Avenue
Ashland OR 97520
541-482-3826
www.ashland.or.us
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
88558 Oak Hill Cemetery Road
Eugene OR 97402
541-689-7800
www.oakhillonline.com
Oaklawn Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
2243 SW Whiteside Drive
Corvallis OR 97333
541-753-4532
www.oaklawncem.com
Pioneer Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
4343 Witham Hall Drive
Corvallis, OR 97333
Rest Lawn Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
94335 Territorial Highway
Junction City OR 97448
541-998-5810
www.restlawnonline.com
River View Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
300 South Taylor's Ferry Road
Portland OR 97219
503-246-6488
www.riverviewcemetery.org
Rose City Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
5625 Ne Fremont Street
Portland OR 97213
503-281-3821
www.rosecityfuneralhome.com
OREGON (Continued)
Sacred Heart Cemetery
17201 Stafford Road
Oswego, Or 97034
Sandy Ridge Cemetery
34260 SE Highway 211
Sandy, OR 97055
Scenic Hills Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
2585 E. Hills Drive
Ashland OR 97520
541-482-4444
Sunset Hills Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
4800 Willamette Blvd.
Eugene OR 97405
541-342-6853
www.sunsethillseugene.com
The Forest Natural Burial Ground
Natural Burial Ground
658 Shale City Road
Ashland OR 97520
541-890-1998
www.theforestconservationburial.org
Valley Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
3929 Se Tualatin Valley Highway
Hillsboro OR 97123
503-648-5444
www.valleymemorialoregon.com
Willamette National Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
11800 SE Mount Scott Blvd
Portland OR 97068
503-272-5250
Yachats Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
1550 Highway 101 North
Yachats OR 97498
541-547-3694
WASHINGTON
Cedar Lawns Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
7200 180th NE Avenue
Redmond WA 98052
425-885-2414
www.cedarlawns-washington.com
Fairmount Memorial Park
Hybrid Cemetery
5200 Wellesley Avenue
Spokane WA 99205
509-326-3800
www.fairmountmemorial.com/fairmount
Fern Prairie Cemetery
Historic Hybrid Cemetery
25700 NE Robinson Road
Camas WA 98607
360-833-9176
www.fpcemetery.org
Herland Forest
Hybrid Burial Ground
55 Winward Lane
Wahkiacus WA 98670
509-630-6848
www.herlandforest.org
Hillcrest Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
163 Wyatt Way NE
PO Box 11109
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
206-842-2642
www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
Ilwaco Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
Hwy 101 .8 mi NE of Ilwaco
Ilwaco, WA 98644
360-642-3145
Langley Woodman Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
1109 Al Anderson Avenue
Langley, WA 98260
360-221-4246
Moles Greenacres Memorial Park
The Meadow
Natural Burial Ground
5700 Northwest Drive
Ferndale WA 98248
360-384-3401
www.molesfarewelltributes.com
Sunnyside Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
90 Cemetery Road
Coupeville WA 98239
webmaster@sunnysidecemetery.org
Vashon Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
18005 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
www.islandfuneral.com
White Eagle Memorial Preserve
Conservation Burial Ground
401 Ekone Road
Goldendale WA 98620
206-383-3285
www.naturalburialground.org
Woodlawn Cemetery
Hybrid Cemetery
7509 Riverview Road
Snohomish WA 98290
360-568-5560
www.woodlawncemeterysnohomish.com
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