4/16/24

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian Dustin Duve will give a walking tour presentation 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.

2/20/24

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.

programs@farleycenter.org

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

3/19/24

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Presentation with Janis Strutt- End of Life Planning for Special Needs Families

Come join us for a presentation with Janis Strutt from 10:30 – 11:30 followed by a question and answer session with the NPS Cemeterians from 11:30-Noon. A tour of the NPS is optional (dependent on weather).

Please meet in the lower level conference room at the Farley Center.

Janie Strutt’s Presentation

My daughter, Morgan, was born with Spina Bifida, and this led me to become passionate about working with children and adults with special needs. Specifically, adults and children who require guardians or advocates to make health, financial, personal care, housing, and other big life decisions on their behalf. Tragically, we recently experienced the unexpected loss of Morgan on October 15th. As devastating as this has been, it has also served as a wake-up call for my family. We realized that we hadn’t adequately planned for the event of Morgan’s passing before our own. We were so focused on her death proceeding ours that we lost sight of her proceeding our death. We had put in place our trusts, a special needs trust, guardianship, life insurance on us to leave to her future care and thought we had been so thorough. We missed so much planning like, funeral expenses, passwords, time off work to grieve, and so much more.

This experience has only fueled my dedication and provided more clarity to helping families plan, particularly those with loved ones who require special considerations. I have forged partnerships with many business professionals and non-profit organizations to ensure that we take a holistic approach to protection and answers on where to find services. From our experience first-hand I know how important it is to plan as much in advance. Planning for now and the future with regards to a special-needs trust, guardianship, funeral expenses, bank accounts, life insurance, housing, care and everything in between, I am committed to offering comprehensive guidance and support. There are countless facets to consider when it comes to safeguarding families, and it takes a collaborative effort to navigate those complexities. I am here to advocate for those who need it most and provide peace of mind in the face of life’s uncertainties.

Janis is an American Family Insurance agent with a passion for helping individuals and families who have children and adults with disabilities.

Please RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

1/16/24

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Winter Burial Workshop
How does the amazing NPS staff prepare for winter burials?

During the winter season, when the snow blankets the Sanctuary and the cold winds blow, how do we ensure a safe winter burial?

Come join us as we demonstrate the process during a mock winter burial by the NPS staff. We will show you how a body is shrouded*, transported to the burial site and lowered into the ground. We will talk about some of the challenges the weather poses and the measures taken to make a winter burial as smooth as possible to provide a peaceful resting place for your loved ones even during the coldest Wisconsin winters.

Please RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org

*shroud demonstration by Funeral Director Brenda Prorok of Ryan Funeral Home

Workshop Flyer