Western North Carolina Services and Links
has been in operation since 1901. They are now doing plots in a wooded area of the cemetery that is gorgeous and quite large. The plots are designated with a plain river stone and indigenous plants can be planted in or around the gravesite. Trails wander through the trees as well as memorial benches to ponder on. Natural burials or woodland burials are both permitted. Website coming soon ~ 25 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 252-9831
Since 2005, the Green Burial Council has been working to make burial sustainable for the planet, meaningful for the families, and economically viable for the provider. And in that short period of time, we've emerged as the "gold standard" among consumers, land trusts, park service agencies as well the cemetery/funeral profession. http://www.greenburialcouncil.org/ For a listing of GBC approved cemeteries and funeral homes across the USA. http://www.greenburialcouncil.org/providers.php
Asheville based/woman owned ~ Each urn and memorial we offer is hand crafted by artisans who take great pride in creating art with purpose and meaning. These art urns and memorials will be admired for their beauty, treasured for their significance and hold a special place in your heart and home. http://www.shineonbrightly.com/
The sight of these beautiful white birds being released and taking flight to the sky is an awesome experience for all who witness it. An alternative to balloons or rice, white doves add an unexpected and uplifting highlight to any occasion! We at A Spirit's Wings would love to work with you in creating a custom release package suited to your specific needs. Any number of special events may be enhanced by a single dove or a whole flock ascending to the sky, circling and gathering together for their journey towards home. http://www.aspiritswings.com/
Hendersonville, NC A full service funeral home with a great reputation now offering natural burials. http://www.shulerfuneralhome.com/
Asheville Mortuary Services is dedicated to making low-cost funeral arrangements available to the citizens of Western North Carolina. We own and operate our own crematory on the premises. Asheville Mortuary Services is a licensed funeral home. Although we do not have the facilities for visitation or services, arrangements can be made for services in any place of your choice. Since we do not have the major expenses of a funeral home, we are able to offer our services at greatly reduced costs.
is one of a select group of funeral providers approved by the Green Burial Council (www.greenburialcouncil.org); a nonprofit organization that encourages the use of burial as a means of facilitating the restoration, acquisition, and stewardship of natural areas. For such arrangements, formaldehyde-based embalming is prohibited as is the use of metal or concrete grave liners, burial vaults, or other permanent burial containers.
is an American Green company providing an ecological alternative in interment with beautiful, affordable, dignified, biodegradeble burial shrouds, cremation shrouds and other ceremonial funeral products. Our company is devoted to the Sacred in preserving our Earth's natural resources while best cherishing your loved ones. Green Burial Council approved and certified. http://www.kinkaraco.com/
Elegant Memorials Funeral Program Templates
Elegant Memorials sells photo-customized funeral program templates in a variety of designs and layouts to help capture the memories of your loved ones. The templates are professionally designed and formatted, and print beautifully both at home or at a print or copy shop. Our website also provides helpful information on writing obituaries, sample eulogies, funeral poems, grief and loss information and more! Visit us at http://elegantmemorials.com
ABOUT HOME FUNERALS: It is our intention to re-introduce the concept of funerals in the home as a part of family life. We are dedicated to a dignified and compassionate alternative to current funeral practices. A home or family-directed funeral is individually designed to honor each unique person and can be held in a gentle and intimate home environment. http://www.finalpassages.org
is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization designated by the federal government to serve 40 hospitals in a 22 county area of southwestern North Carolina. The organization is based in Charlotte with a satellite office in Asheville. LifeShare works to improve the quality of human life by providing organs and tissues for transplantation and helping hospitals and their communities through educational and support services. http://www.lifesharecarolinas.org/about/about_index.cfm
The Center for End of Life Transitions End of Life Initiatives offering Workshops for Completing Our End of Life Documents North Carolina Health Care Power of Attorney, North Carolina Living Will, 5-Wishes Document, and other End Of Life Documents.
Ramsey Creek
In Westmister, SC ~ Memorial Ecosystems Inc. opened Ramsey Creek preserve in 1998, the first “green cemetery” in the United States. The preserve was formed to harness the funeral industry for land protection and restoration, to fund non-profits, education, the arts and scientific research, and to provide a less expensive and more meaningful burial option. http://www.memorialecosystems.com/
Funeral Consumers Alliance
Funeral Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral. http://www.funerals.org/
The Memorial Music Library
Funeral music is not something that many of us think about until we are faced with it. This is the one place on the web where you can find that special song and listen to the entire song before you purchase it. Great for folks searching for a more unique or personal memorial service. http://www.memorialmusiclibrary.com/
Miriam the Clutter Buster
-specializing in helping families in time of need to sort through clutter, organize and help clear out everything as well as help coordinate repairs and pick-ups. Professional - Confidential - Discreet – Experienced
Contact Miriam 828-989-7632, miriambatsheva@hotmail.com
