Green Burial: My Favorite Spot

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A lot of people have come across a favorite place where they go to let their mind relax and their soul regenerate. Sometimes, this is their own garden and sometimes this place is located several thousand miles away. Wherever you place is located, consider having your ashes spread there permanently. If it is a place you own, the easier it will be for your spirit whisperer to spread your ashes there. There is just something sacred about your secret place to relax your soul and it isn't surprising that it is often picked as the final resting place for someone's ashes.

Spirit Whisperer

It goes without saying that a quiet spot will not draw a crowd when you go to spread the ashes. So unless your quiet spot is on top of Mt. Everest, it should be an easy spot to do the spreading. Once again, we caution you to select someone that can accomplish what you wish. Consider the spot, if it is your backyard garden, you can select your spouse. If it takes a long hike, consider a professional or someone in the family capable of doing it at that time. Don't select your brother who might be 80 like you when he has to do this. Be respectful of anyone else who uses that spot and spread the ashes so as not to spoil the spot for anyone else.

Wake

The wake is usually going to be held some where other than your secret space. There is a reason why this place is quiet and a good place to relax. If you plan on inviting a small group or only expect a small group to show up then consider a simple wake. Have the group silently walk to your quiet place and offer a toast with out words. Doing this at sunset with a simple goodbye as they leave you to nourish new life while rejoining the living earth.

Memorial

If their favorite quiet spot was their garden, use their gardening tools and gloves as a fitting memorial. A fishing spot can be marked with their favorite lure at the bottom of the lake. Be sure and put the hook in something that won't end up in a fish. Use the online memorial sites or buy a tree for a living memorial. Please leave the site as your found it: unspoiled for the next person.