Finding Solace in Nature: A Traditional Approach to Grief & Burial

Join us for a community conversation and Q&A on Natural Burial. Great River Natural Burial, our newly licensed natural burial cemetery, offers solace through nature, community, and participation in the cycles of life and death. As the closest all-natural burial cemetery to Portland, we are honored to offer sustainable, eco-friendly options that conserve wildlife habitat in perpetuity— a final act of environmental kindness.

For those seeking a hands-on way to process loss, Great River Natural Burial offers opportunities to participate in burial practices—from crafting simple, biodegradable caskets to lowering a loved one into the earth or gently backfilling a grave. These acts, rooted in care and tradition, provide a tangible way to honor grief and feel the support of community.

At its heart, Great River recognizes that death is not separate from life but a part of its natural rhythm. In embracing this truth, we create space for healing, remembrance,…