GBC Provider Membership Benefits

The Green Burial Council logo displayed by GBC-certified cemeteries, funeral homes and product providers attests to an organization’s commitment to the environment, promoting sustainable practices and preserving and stewarding land. The Green Burial Council is a nonprofit staffed almost entirely by volunteers. Fees support GBC’s operations and efforts to increase interest and demand for green burial alternatives. Read Why Certification Matters for more information.
 
GBC-certified members enjoy the following benefits:
  • GBC certification logo for use on marketing materials, website, etc.
  • Initial certification featured in GBC’s Newsletter distributed monthly to more than 5,000 recipients
  • Listing with weblink on the GBC website along with a locator pin and popup on the GBC’s interactive provider maps. The GBC website attracts an average of 10,000 page-views monthly and is often the first stop for consumers searching for environmentally sustainable options.
  • Highlights on our linked social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Certification Pricing

Cemeteries
  • Initial Natural and Conservation level cemeteries $545
  • Initial Hybrid cemetery $345
  • Additional locations $100 each

​Funeral Homes
  • Initial funeral home $345
  • Additional locations under common ownership $100 each

Products
  • Initial certification of up to 3 products $345
  • Additional product $50 each
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Greensprings Natural Preserve, Newfield, NY

Annual Renewal Pricing

Cemeteries $345 first, $100 each additional location
​Funeral Homes $345 first, $100 each additional location
Products $345 first 3 products, $50 each additional product
Note: Funeral Homes and Cemeteries under common ownership will be charged $345 for the first Funeral Home plus $345 for the first Cemetery. Additional Funeral Homes and Cemetery locations will be charged at $100 each.

Refund Policy

  • Refund of 50% of certification fees paid in the event the facility or product does not meet base level GBC standards within 6 months of initial application.
  • No refund in cases of incomplete information where certification is marked as provisional pending additional documentation