Natural "Green" Burial Plans 

at Foxfield Preserve

The Heritage Cremation & Burial Society is pleased to offer its families the option of selecting a Natural or Green Burial in the Foxfield Nature Preserve Cemetery in Wilmot, Ohio. 

Foxfield Preserve is a nature preserve cemetery operated by The Wilderness Center. It is the first “green cemetery” operated by a non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. and the first of its kind in Ohio. 

Foxfield Preserve provides an economical, environmentally friendly alternative to modern burial as fewer resources are used in natural burial. As a nature preserve, the cemetery provides wildlife habitat, a clean watershed and clean air. The walking trails allow the community to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the preserve. 

By choosing burial at Foxfield Preserve, our clients leave a permanent legacy for their families, communities and the natural world by supporting restoration efforts and long-term stewardship. You are also choosing to support The Wilderness Center’s mission of connecting our community with nature, educating people of all ages, conserving natural resources, and practicing environmental stewardship. 

Foxfield Preserve’s guidelines call for only natural or “green” burials. This is how most people were buried throughout the ages. In a natural burial a person is laid to rest in a biodegradable container such as a wooden casket or cardboard container. They are not embalmed and no vaults are used. It is the true “dust to dust” form of burial. 

Basic Natural Burial Plan  - $995.00 

This is the most affordable Natural Burial plan offered and it includes the following: 

• Basic services of the funeral director and staff 
• Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home 
• Transportation to Foxfield Preserve for interment
• Coordination and supervision of interment at cemetery by licensed funeral director
• Preparation and recording of required documents and authorizations
• Biodegradable corrugated container
• Excludes all cemetery related expenses

See our schedule of Available Options to further customize your plan.