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The modern concept of preservation of the body by embalming began in the United States during the Civil War. Concrete burial vaults in cemeteries became common in the early 1900's.
Today there are families who are interested in eco-friendly, natural burials. We would be happy to help you if natural burial is your choice.
Below, we have provided links where you can learn more about green burials and local cemeteries that provide that option.
The Green Burial Council is an independent, nonprofit organization (501(c)(6) working to encourage environmentally sustainable death care and the use of burial as a new means of protecting natural are
Boakes Funeral Home, Inc.
6050 Main Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Fax: 609-625-9141
Email: office@boakesfuneralhome.com
Keith W. Boakes, Mgr., N.J. LIC. #4035