Going out Green: 21st Century Natural Burial Options in South Dakota

“Green,” or natural, burial conserves natural resources and preserves wildlife habitat. It’s more environmentally sensitive than cremation, and costs significantly less than other burial practices. 418 cemeteries offer natural burial options in the United States. One is Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Sioux Falls. This presentation focuses on the American history of natural burial since the 1700s, as well as information on options for an environmentally sound burial. This program is funded by a grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities