Mock Burial
2026-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join NPS staff for a mock green burial, including a shrouding demonstration.

Participants have the opportunity to learn what the green burial process entails by participating in a simulated version of it. This workshop includes Q&A with a Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian, pallbearing and even lowering “dead” weight into a grave.

This event is free but please RSVP to npstours@farleycenter.org
This event will take place OUTDOORS and a good portion will take place walking in the Sanctuary. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle, and dress appropriately for the weather.

This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.Burials happen year around in snow, rain or sun.

Cemetery Walking Tour in NPS (October)
2026-10-14 12:00 - 14:00
Join NPS staff for a walk through our beautiful cemetery grounds. This walking tour presentation will present information about green burials in the unique setting of Natural Path Sanctuary.

Meet at the burr oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 11:50 a.m. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

RSVP by e-mailing npstours@farleycenter.org or calling 608-845-8722. Tours often fill up quickly, so if you register and cannot attend, please let us know so we can add someone from our waitlist.

Cemetery Guidelines: an NPS Community Conversation
2026-11-18 12:00 - 14:00
The Natural Path Sanctuary promotes a legacy of care and respect for the earth through choosing a natural burial. We recognize that death is not always easy to accept, whether anticipated or unanticipated, and all involved with the Natural Path Sanctuary believe that there is healing in the practice of a natural-life sustaining burial.

Natural Path Sanctuary is committed to family and community friendly burials with as minimal of an impact on the environment as possible. It is our desire to preserve the natural beauty of the land in life and in death.

Topics of discussion:

Embalming
Outer burial containers and liners
Biodegradable containers and coverings
Cremation Remains
Grave Markers
Planting of Flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
Floral Tributes and Decorations
Size of Memorial gathering

Our rules are based on our desire that people buried here will be a part of the natural path of life and death, buried amongst the trees and the plants.
Please RSVP to npstours@farleycenter.org or call the Farley Center at 608-845-8722.
