Linda and Gene Farley Center for
     Peace, Justice and Sustainability 

Linda Farley never wanted a fancy funeral or tombstone, preferring to be returned to the earth to contribute to the ongoing cycle of life. On June 11, 2009, she was buried by her family on the edge of her woods. The "Savor a Life and Feed a Tree Burial Grounds" is an ecologically sustainable natural cemetery offering this healing opportunity to others.

All burial sites are prepared, replanted and maintained in the most ecologically unobtrusive way possible. Nature, not humans will dominate. During Linda's burial, one of her African children told us of the tradition in his country, where families help each other prepare the site. We encourage this here as well, as way to bring communities together and share the healing process.

The burial grounds aim for the same diversity as the Center and burial rights will be made available on a sliding scale based on income. For those interested in burial on the property who have the means, we encourage them to fund part of the start up costs and endowment for the Center.

Burial rights can be earned through sweat equity as well as purchased. No headstones or other obtrusive man-made permanent markers will be placed at any burial site.

Paths running throughout the property are maintained for visitation purposes and for walks through the woods and fields. Paths will provide "near" access for most of the sites. An electronic memorial in the main building notes the names and exact geo-coordinates of the people buried on the property. Families and friends are free to add notes, memories, photos and other electronic media as desired.