Natural Burial Cemeteries in DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV)

If you’re seeking an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional burial, natural or green burial offers a meaningful way to honor your loved one while minimizing your impact on the planet.

At Carewell Cremations & Natural Burial, we proudly serve families across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland with green-friendly services—and we’ve built trusted relationships with several natural cemeteries in the region that you can make arrangements with directly or through our support.

Below is a list of certified natural burial cemeteries near you that welcome pre-planning or immediate burial arrangements.

Natural Burial Cemeteries in Virginia

1. Duck Run Natural Cemetery – Penn Laird, VA

• Virginia’s first 100% green cemetery
• No embalming, concrete vaults, or metal caskets allowed
• Offers woodland burials in a protected natural environment
  📍 Shenandoah Valley, VA
  🔗 duckrunnaturalcemetery.org

2. Cool Spring Natural Cemetery – Berryville, VA

• Part of Holy Cross Abbey, this cemetery offers a peaceful setting in conservation land
• Families can choose burial sites like the Circle of Silence or Blue Ridge Meadow
• Spiritual yet non-denominational
  📍 Clarke County, VA
  🔗 virginiatrappists.org/natural-burial

3. Panorama Natural Burial – Earlysville, VA

• A nature-focused burial ground accepting only biodegradable containers
• Offers simple, dignified services with no embalming or artificial preservation
• Nestled in a rural, peaceful landscape
  📍 Albemarle County, near Charlottesville, VA
  🔗 panoramanaturalburial.com

Natural Burial Cemeteries in Maryland

4. Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery – Windsor Mill, MD

• Maryland’s first exclusively green cemetery
• Offers natural interments using shrouds or biodegradable caskets
  📍 Baltimore County, MD
  🔗 serenityridge.org

5. Reflection Park – Silver Spring, MD (Opening in 2025)

• A dedicated green burial preserve just outside of Washington, D.C.
• Affordable and flexible burial plots in meadows or wooded areas
• Available for both pre-planning and at-need services
  📍 Montgomery County, MD
  🔗 reflectionpark.org

Natural Burial Cemeteries in Washington, DC

Congressional Cemetery – Washington, D.C.

• A historic cemetery offering green burial options in the Circle of Life
• Accepts shrouds or biodegradable caskets; no vault required
• Located in the heart of the District with easy access
  📍 Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
  🔗 congressionalcemetery.org

Ready to Plan a Natural Burial?

Let our team help you explore your options for a green burial in DC, VA, or MD. Whether you’re planning ahead or need immediate assistance, we’re here with compassion and clarity.