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<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][et_pb_fullwidth_header subhead=”The first 100% natural burial cemetery in Maryland” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”on” module_class=”hero-header” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|||on|||||” title_font_size=”18px” title_letter_spacing=”1px” subhead_font=”Alex Brush||||||||” subhead_font_size=”70px” subhead_line_height=”1.01em” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_enable_video_mp4=”off” custom_padding=”||||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”18px” title_font_size_phone=”15px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” subhead_font_size_tablet=”70px” subhead_font_size_phone=”42px” subhead_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_title=”margin-bottom: 8px;” custom_css_subtitle=”padding-bottom: 60px;” title_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ title_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ subhead_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_header_container_last_edited=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#fffdf6 100%” overflow-x=”hidden” overflow-y=”hidden” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” top_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” top_divider_height=”7vw” top_divider_arrangement=”above_content” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fec461″ positioning=”absolute” width=”8vw” height=”8vw” custom_margin=”|||-10vw|false|false” border_radii=”off|||150px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Honoring life, preserving nature.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”50px” max_width=”600px” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Honoring life, preserving nature.<\/h2>\n

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Welcome to Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery, founded on the belief that our community deserves a simpler, more natural burial option, accessible to all. We offer a ‘green’ or natural burial cemetery as an alternative to conventional burial, providing compassionate care to individuals and families as they navigate the transitions of life and death. It is our intent to provide meaningful experiences for families and friends amidst the careful restoration and maintenance of the land and its inhabitants, both above and below ground.<\/p>\n

Please contact us at 240-NATURAL<\/strong><\/a> (240-628-8725), or send us a message to learn more or get started.<\/p>\n

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Our Values<\/h2>\n

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\n<\/strong>both environmentally and operationally so that future generations\u00a0may benefit from our work
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\n<\/strong>in making certifiable, sustainable death-care practices available to all
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Benefits of natural burial<\/h2>\n

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Natural or ‘green burial’ is a return to those traditions that provide a simple, less wasteful, non-toxic means of dedicating one\u2019s physical form back to the earth.<\/p>\n

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Environmentally-Friendly<\/h3>\n

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Simple<\/h3>\n

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The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in life, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You can still honor your loved one without the overwhelming details and costs.<\/p>\n

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Affordable<\/h3>\n

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Put your loved one to rest at a fraction of the cost of conventional burial.<\/p>\n

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Choice<\/h3>\n

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Dr. Dan Morhaim, retired ER doctor, former state legislator and author, talks about natural burial and Serenity Ridge.<\/p>\n

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Top 10 Reasons Serenity Ridge Stands Out From The Rest<\/h2>\n

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  1. First, exclusively natural burial cemetery in Maryland.<\/li>\n
  2. Flowers provided as part of interment process.<\/li>\n
  3. Use only biodegradable materials (no hardwood trees, copper, brass, steel or concrete), thus reducing carbon emissions.<\/li>\n
  4. Certified by the Green Burial Council – the national organization setting the standards nationwide.<\/li>\n
  5. Serenity Ridge is a nature preserve, surrounded by another nature preserve – both will remain into perpetuity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Burials at Serenity Ridge enhance the environment, as one’s last act on earth.<\/li>\n
    2. Returning the body directly to the earth, preserves the natural cycle of decomposition and renewal.<\/li>\n
    3. Natural burial protects cemetery workers from exposure to hazardous toxins.<\/li>\n
    4. We work with local providers for all resources to maintain a low carbon footprint.<\/li>\n
    5. A natural burial is the most gentle and peaceful way to lay your loved ones to rest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Non-profit organizations we work with<\/h2>\n

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      The organizations below help our nature preserve and also help educate the public about green burial and nature.<\/p>\n