Kings Mountain Preserve, in Blacksburg, South Carolina, will host a Spring Green Burial Workshop to inform on the benefits and various options in personalizing green burials from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 26. Attendees will also learn about their new Living Tree Memorial Program.

Trees, which are permitted under the cemetery’s conservation easement, are planted directly above the whole-body burial of the deceased. Over time, the root structure expands and uses the nutrients of the soil underneath to foster its growth. The burial of hydrolyzed or cremated remains is also permitted and are combined with an amendment to neutralize their harmful effects to plants.  

At the end of a tour of the property, there’ll be a drawing for first-time visitors for a free customizable Back to Earth Casket, a $2,495 value. Participants are encouraged to wear hiking shoes and bring a sack lunch.

Kings Mountain Preserve, Charlotte area’s only conservation green cemetery, offers exceptional eco-friendly, unique and meaningful end-of-life options. Their 56-acre property affords many amenities including miles of hiking trails, a forest chapel, pavilion, banquet stations and retreat center with a lodge that sleeps up to six. 

Location: 321 Indian Springs Rd., Blacksburg. For more information or to RSVP (required) for the workshop, call 877-375-2495, email info@KingsMountainPreserve.com or visit KingsMountainPreserve.com. Also visit  LivingTreeMemorial.com (website launching soon) and BackToEarthCaskets.com.

Kings Mountain Preserve - 321 Indian Springs Rd, Blacksburg, SC

Kings Mountain Preserve is a 36-acre green burial ground in Blacksburg, SC located approximately 20 minutes from Historic Kings Mountain State Park. The property boasts majestic hardwoods... Read More »