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Embracing the Cycle of Life Through Green Burials with Herland Cemetery
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Walt Patrick from Harlan Forest, a groundbreaking nonprofit in Washington state that offers eco-friendly death care services. Walt takes us through the history of Herland Forest, from its roots as a Vietnam War protest to its pioneering role as the first licensed human composting facility in the United States. We explore how Harlan Forest navigates the profit-driven death care industry while maintaining a nonprofit ethos, focusing on affordable services and the importance of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care.
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