Going Green to the Grave

Join us for a primer on Natural Burial in Northeast Ohio.

Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:30 PM in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover

5600 North Wooster Avenue

Dover OH 44622

Featured presenters include:

Jo Sehee - Executive Director - The Green Burial Council - North America's expert in emerging green burial practices.


























Gordin Maupin - Executive Director - Foxfield Preserve at The Wilderness Center - Wilmot, Ohio, - the first not-for-profit nature preserve cemetery in the United States.




Brian Hanner - CT, CPC, CFSP of the Geib Funeral Homes, Cremtaories, and Remembrance Centers of Dover and New Philadelphia, Ohio. - Geib was the region's first funeral provider to earn certification from the Green Burial Council - and only the second in the State of Ohio.



Since earning certification, the Geib staff have pioneered the use of the first non-toxic embalming process, developed by the Champion Company and approved for use by the Green Burial Council, wherein formaldehyde is replaced by other disinfectants.



The funeral home also makes available locally forrested, hand made wooden caskets, as well as leightweight but durable burial shrouds. These products will be on display to allow visitors the opportunity to decide to which degree, or shade of "green" is best suited for their individual needs.



This event is free and open to all who wish to attend. Please reserve a seat for the program by phoning (330) 343-5506.



Geib Hostesses will be on hand with select samples from Geib's organic luncheon menu for taste tests.



We look forward to seeing you there!