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Welcome to Serenity Acres I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself and my unique business service that will be provided to the residents of Ohio and the contiguous states. My name is Mary Seitz and my new business is called “Serenity Acres” Cemetery. Two years ago I read a story about a doctor in South Carolina who started a “Back to Nature Cemetery.” For some there is nothing more ghastly than the than the idea of having their mortal remains embalmed, sealed in a metal and plastic casket, and buried in a cement vault. They would prefer to be buried “au natural.” In this unique cemetery, bodies cannot be embalmed, caskets must be biodegradable, and the graves are marked only with a simple flat stone. The “Back to Nature” Cemetery will offer burials in the midst of woods, creeks, and fields. The cemeteries in this area of Ohio are form 150 to 200 years old with no room for expansion. Turning my farm into this naturalistic cemetery will offer people the choice of going green in a traditional way. A memorial pine grove will also be added for those who choose to plant a tree in memory of a loved one. The families will have the choice of decorating their tree during the holiday season. Another option to remember a family member will be to add a fruit tree to an orchard which will also be created. The overflow of fruit will be given to a food pantry or shelter. Hunting is allowed on this farm, hunters will be welcomed for that one last hunt.
This is more than a dig a hole and roll them in. We
see nature as a return to mother earth. Becoming part of the cycle
of life. Most people don't know that you do not have to be embalmed,
you can refuse it. According to the Federal Trade Commission the
average cost for a funeral is about $6,000.00 and many exceed
$10,000.00 even cremation typically costs more than a thousand
dollars and it has its environmental down side: cremation uses
energy and releases dioxins and mercury (up to 6 grams per body)
while preventing nutrients in the bodies from enriching the land.
Each year in the U.S.'s 22,500 cemeteries we bury roughly 827,060
gallons of embalming fluid 90,272 tons of steel (caskets) 1,636,000
tons of reinforced concrete (vaults) 14,000 tons of steel (vaults)
30-plus million board feet of hardwoods (much tropical: caskets).
Women owned and operated. We brought you into this world with tender love and caring. We will return you the same way. Serenity Acres is a member of the Green Burial Council We can be reached at
740-685-6616 Hours are daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
For further information email to Maryserenityacres@gmail.com - Kateserenityacres@gmail.com - Kathyserenityacres@gmail.com
Copyright Serenity Acres - 2007
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