Peer to Peer Forums

Any movement needs a way to connect like minded people, and this is a great way to get face-to-face with other green burial enthusiasts. Join the call to meet others who are looking for support and information sharing opportunities. Whether you're looking for help in starting a green cemetery or just want to meet others who want want one, too, we hope you join in the conversation. And send us your ideas for video conferences that matter to you at lee@greenburialcouncil.org.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
8 - 9 pm EST 

For Conservation and Natural Burial Operators
In this special forum facilitated by Cassie Barrett, operations manager of Carolina Memorial Sanctuary, we will address emergent issues for cemetery operators during this time of unprecedented need for burial space. We encourage conservation and natural burial operators to participate, and will offer a second forum specifically for hybrid cemeteries.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
8 - 9 pm EST

If you haven't been to a Death Cafe, now's your chance to learn about them. And if you're an organizer or regular attendee, we have questions! While they are not intended to be used as anyone's soapbox, sometimes the opportunity arises to educate and inform about things like green burial. We'll talk about how they work, what role you might have as a green burial advocates, and how to start one in your neck of the woods.

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​Wednesday, June 10, 2020
8 pm - 9 pm EST

What specific legal obstacles are standing in the way of green burial cemetery development? How can we as advocates locate and understand them to be able to create a consistent approach to effecting change in state and local laws? We will use this time to share what we each find in our states and towns with an eye to determining what basics need to be addressed to enable more green burial cemeteries.

Previous Peer to Peer Forum Videos

WATCH Spreading the Word: How to Be an Effective Advocate in Your Community March 11, 2020
WATCH Faith Communities and Green Burial January 8, 2020
WATCH So You Want to Start a Conservation Burial Ground November 6, 2019

Here's How It Works

We will supply a link to the Zoom Video Conference call to those who register to attend. Each call will start with a moderator greeting participants to get the ball rolling. The call is open to anyone wishing to attend. It's that simple!

Simple rules make for smooth calls where everyone is heard. Here are a few:
  1. Keep yourself muted (lower left hand microphone icon) to keep background noise to a minimum
  2. Raise a hand to signal others that you would like to contribute
  3. Unmute yourself when you are ready to speak by clicking on the icon
  4. Speak clearly and respectfully at all times
  5. Share personal items, contact info, and other private things on the chat space provided
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Pine Forest Memorial Garden, Wake Forest, NC