Tag Archives: Grief

Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief

9/27/25

Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop
10:30-12:30

Director Shedd Farley, Cemeterian Dustin Duve will host the day with a Natural Path Sanctuary Mock Burial. Shroud demonstration by Natural Path Sanctuary Board Member Brenda Prorok who is also a Funeral Director at Ryan Funeral Home.

Mock Burial Workshop

“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 Cemetarian, pallbearing and even lowering “dead” weight into a grave.”

This event is free but please RSVP to programs@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 bring your water bottles.

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

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

12/9/25

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation presented by NPS Cemeterians

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.

The 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 nps@farleycenter,org or call the Farley Center at 608-845-8724.

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

Natural Path Sanctuary Death Education Market

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, Green Cemetaries, Grief

Join Us for the Natural Path Sanctuary Death Education Market
Date: Saturday , June 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Farley Center, 2299 Spring Rose Rd, Verona, WI

The Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) and Farley Center invite you to an engaging and educational event focused on end-of-life awareness and resources. The Death Education Market offers an opportunity to explore meaningful ways to approach death with compassion, knowledge, and preparation. This is the first time we are doing this event.

This unique event will feature:

1:30 Natural Path Sanctuary Tour by Director Shedd Farley and Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Local Vendors & Organizations: Connect with professionals offering eco-friendly burial products, funeral planning services, and holistic end-of-life care.

Whether you’re curious about sustainable burial practices, seeking guidance on end-of-life planning, or simply want to explore this important topic in a supportive setting, this market is for you. Share stories, ask questions, and learn from others in a welcoming, open environment

Admission: Free and open to the public.
There will be food vendors available – please bring cash.

To learn more about the Natural Path Sanctuary/Farley Center, go to naturalpathsanctuary.org and www.farleycenter.org

If you would like to participate, please contact programs@farleycenter.org We have limited space available for death education community groups, funeral homes, shroud and casket makers (all certified for use in the NPS) and other related organizations. All must be approved to participate.

We look forward to seeing you at this meaningful and inspiring event!

Participants: (More will be added as we confirm groups/vendors)
Natural Path Sanctuary
Ryan Funeral Home
Gunderson Funeral Home
Good Mourning
Walking Each Other Home
Prairie Sundance

Food Vendor
El Sabor de Puebla/Reyna Gonzalez

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

5/13/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come join a Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian, Shedd Farley or Dustin Duve, on a walking tour of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 9:50 a.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing nps@farleycenter.org or calling the Farley Center at 608-845-8724. Tours fill up fast so if you sign up and need to cancel, please let us know so we can add another from our waitlist.

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

8/12/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

10/14/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS)- Green Burial Presentation at Midwest Regional Energy Fair (MREA)

Culture, Death, Dying, Green Cemetaries, Grief

6/22/24

Director Shedd Farley will give a presentation titled “Green Burial” at the Midwest Regional Energy Fair (MREA) on Sat, June 22 at 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the blue flag tent.

https://www.theenergyfair.org/

The Green Burial presentation is listed under the Sustainable Living workshop category.

Learn about the history, culture, and methods of green burials compared to conventional methods. Gain insight into the environmental considerations, logistics, gimmicks, preparation, and containers ending with a question and answer session.

For more information, please contact Director Shedd Farley at director@farleycenter.org

Natural Path Sanctuary/Gunderson – What is Green Burial?

Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Grief, health

April 23, 2024

What is Green Burial?
Come learn about Natural Path Sanctuary, the first cemetery in Dane County to exclusively follow natural & green burial practices.
Melissa Theisen is joined by Shedd Farley and Dustin Duve to discuss natural and traditional alternatives to modern-day burials

Please RSVP to nps@farleycenter.org

Natural Path Sanctuary – What is Green Burial? – Mineral Point Public Library

Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Grief, health

March 21, 2024

What is Green Burial?
Cemeterian Dustin Duve from Natural Path Sanctuary will discuss green burial options. Learn about the Natural Path Sanctuary, located in Verona, a nature preserve burial ground also known as a green cemetery. The first cemetery in Dane County that exclusively follows natural/green burial practices offering natural and traditional alternative to modern-day burials.

Please RSVP to nps@farleycenter.org

Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief

Oct. 26, 2024

Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop

Mock Burial Workshop

This event is free but please RSVP to programs@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 bring your water bottles.

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

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