May we bury cremated remains at Greensprings? What about scattering ashes?
We offer 7 ½-ft x 7 ½-ft sites for cremated burials. You may bury one person’s remains on that site. And yes, you may scatter ashes in the woods or meadows at Greensprings. Please don’t scatter ashes in burial areas. We ask for a $250 donation. Tell me about planting a tree on my grave. Actually, that’s only an option in certain areas at Greensprings. When we began Greensprings, we wanted everyone to have that choice. But now we’ve learned that it’s not that simple. Neighboring sites may have burials that happen years or even decades apart. Young trees could be damaged when a neighboring grave is dug, or mature roots of older trees could make digging the grave difficult while making it possible for a pallbearer to lose their footing. For people who buy several sites together, who want to be buried next to their loved ones—or for those who are buried in our winter burial areas—plantings need to be of native grasses, herbs, and wildflowers or low shrubs. We will maintain these areas as o
