Burial Reimagined: The Green Reaper's Advocacy

Elizabeth Fournier, known as "The Green Reaper," runs a one-woman funeral service from a repurposed goat barn in Boring, Oregon, specializing in environmentally friendly burial options and natural death care.Elizabeth FournierLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fournier-32211b5/Website: http://www.cornerstonefuneral.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgreenreaper/• Operating out of a 40-acre property where nature and wildlife are part of the funeral experience• Provides traditional services alongside green burial options across Portland and surrounding areas• Green burial means no embalming, using biodegradable containers, and burial without concrete liners• Advocates for "shades of green" - small sustainable choices like potted plants instead of cut flowers• Newer eco-options include human composting, aquamation (water cremation), and ocean burials• Personal philosophy influenced by being an introvert who finds peace in quiet spaces• Originally from California but appreciates Oregon's leadership in sustainability initiatives• Author of The Green Burial Guidebook focused on affordable, environmentally friendly burial optionsJoin us as we support No One Dies Alone this month!If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast and consider supporting us with a $5 monthly subscription for bonus unedited content where we dive deeper into these topics.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEShireen's Bookkeeping Services LLCOutsourcing your bookkeeping to Shireen’s Bookkeeping Services can save you time and money.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay Wild!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromwildplacesWebsite: https://friendsfromwildplaces.buzzsprout.com/Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-from-wild-places/id1619076023Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFWP_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsfromwildplacespodcastLeave a review!