About us

The Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia’s primary goal is to increase the awareness and availability of green burial and eco-friendly funeral practices for all Nova Scotians. 

We encourage all Nova Scotians to ask their religious leaders and funeral directors to help them live their values into death through natural choices (see What is Green Burial). 

Green burial provides a more natural commemoration experience for family and friends.  We aspire for each person to understand vividly their impact on the earth in death.  Burials contribute to the conservation or restoration of native ecosystems.  As Nova Scotians continue to live more graciously and intentionally on this earth, green burial is a natural and accessible choice at the end of life.

The Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia is a legally incorporated non-profit society in Nova Scotia. On a volunteer and non-profit basis the objectives of the society are:

1. To educate, inspire and advocate for the availability of ecologically sustainable disposition practices;

2. For the purpose of protecting, restoring or enhancing land primarily dedicated for the protection of biodiversity and natural processes including natural burial, to conform with the Conservation Easements Act; and

3. Directed to purposes that are beneficial to the public and consistent with the purposes of a conservation easement as provided for in the Act, as per the Conservation Act Regulations.

The Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia is dedicated to bridging the gap between growing interest and practical knowledge. Through thorough research, curated resources, and material development, we aim to support your journey—whether you're striving to become a stronger advocate, establish a green burial cemetery, or discover the services that best meet your needs.