3-½ years ago, the conversation began about a conservation burial ground in Mills River. Fast forward to today, and it is hard to believe how far we have come in such a short period of time. In December of 2015, we purchased the property. Most of 2016 was devoted to […]
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The end of Autumn is fast approaching, and as I sit in front of a computer, warm and protected from the elements, I am grateful for the opportunity to share a little bit about my experiences digging the final resting places for a great many conscious and unique beings. Many […]
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Carolina Memorial Sanctuary is part of a fairly recent movement to bring more environmental consciousness and stewardship to the inevitable process of burying our deceased friends and loved ones, while at the same time holding dignified and compassionate space for a wide variety of cultural and spiritual traditions. Our undertaking […]
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Last year when Paulus Berensohn learned about Carolina Memorial Sanctuary, he began preparing for the great event: the end of his life and his after death care. He purchased a cardboard coffin from Mourning Dove Studios, and invited his dear friends to assist in its decoration using his own art […]
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With all the warm rainy days so far this year, the plants are in full growth mode. Wildflowers, especially in the milkweed and aster families, are blooming. Birds are busy, and it is hot and humid! The shift in season from Spring this year seems to have passed fairly quickly […]
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Pet Burials: How to Honor the Furry Members of Your Family Looking into the eyes of our adoring pet family member, we often feel deep gratitude for our mutual bond and trust. When Jasper gives me that look, I feel like the luckiest person to have him in my life, […]
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It seems that many people in our modern American culture think of death as a dreary and fearful topic. There has been a movement over the last couple of decades with the idea of making funerals more about a celebration of life than about disheartened feelings around death. In my […]
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With a mostly warm winter and plenty of April showers, here at the Sanctuary there is lots of green (and other) life racing ahead into Spring. In addition to new life, the scattered, outward energy of Spring also brings busy, crowded, and uncomfortable visitations from botanical and entomological guests. As […]
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It’s been just over a year since we began land restoration at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary. During these past twelve months we have witnessed transformation of the Sanctuary grounds and a shifting of ideas and beliefs surrounding death. Much love, care and inspiration has manifested through the generosity of time and […]
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As cooler temperatures have finally begun to reach our calendar, so too has the first year of Carolina Memorial Sanctuary ended. Living and dying have their season-like cycles as well, and I am reminded of all the work that was put into supporting many deceased beings and their grieving families. […]
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Call Us: 828-782-7283
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10am-5pm
info@carolinamemorialsanctuary.org
195 Blessed Way
Mills River, NC 28759
Sanctuary Hours: Sunrise – Sunset
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