Forest Rest Natural Cemetery in Boones Mill, Virginia💐 Natural burial, once the standard in the U.S. and still practiced worldwide, is returning as families seek simpler, more intentional options. It involves no chemical embalming, no vault, and no expensive casket, with options like biodegradable linen shrouds or simple wooden boxes. These choices reduce environmental impact, lower costs for families, and allow the land to remain natural, with optional hand-dug graves and simple stone markers.

Worried about leaving your loved ones with burial costs? In this episode, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D. answers a Veteran’s question about VA burial benefits, what’s covered, who’s eligible, and how to plan so your family isn’t left with the bill. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs