Natural Burial Cemeteries in DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV)
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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 Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. with environmentally natural 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
Carewell: A Green Burial Certified Funeral Home
Carewell Cremations and Natural Burial is proud to be a Green Burial Certified Funeral Home, recognized for our commitment to environmentally sustainable end-of-life care. This certification ensures that we meet the highest standards for eco-friendly practices, including the use of biodegradable caskets and urns, non-toxic body preparation, and natural burial options that allow the body to return gently to the earth. By partnering with certified green cemeteries and offering sustainable funeral services, Carewell provides families with meaningful, earth-conscious ways to honor their loved ones while preserving natural landscapes for future generations.
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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.
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