Aeon Woods

Last but definitely not least was Bluestem Cemetery near Durham, NC! Iconic natural burial leaders and land trust experts Heidi and Jeff, along with Jeff’s trusty sidekick Walter, showed us around this incredibly serene, and thoughtfully designed space. I can’t… Continue reading

Stop 3 of 4 was Carolina Memorial Sanctuary near Asheville, NC. Karly was super kind to give us an overview of the history and current operations, and we got to meet a gregarious group of volunteers who were dedicated to… Continue reading

We were lucky to have Billy and Kimberley from Ramsey Creek show us around… this is the OG, iconic, very first conservation cemetery in the world! Established in 1996, and a rewilded a terraced farm, it’s a tremendous success story… Continue reading

We took a mini-road trip to visit Conservation Cemeteries in the south. First stop was Larkspur in Nashville, TN, run by the man born for this job – JC Phifer. Every cemetery was so different based on the land and… Continue reading

This gorgeous gate at Rhinebeck Town Natural Cemetery sets the right tone and mood! Grateful to Suzanne Kelly and others who have trailblazed the path for green cemeteries in NYS! Continue reading

Here’s the segment on Aeon Woods and HK Lee that aired on the Emmy-winning CUNY TV show Asian American Life! Continue reading

I got to meet up with the delightful, thoughtful, and cashful playwright Lisa Dring, whose play “Kairos” was the inspo for Aeon’s name! Her excellent new play “Sumo” is currently running at The Public Theater, go see it! Continue reading

The icon of modern natural funerals, Amy Cunningham, gave a moving talk last night about green burials to a room full of her funeral director peers (and enthusiasts like me). One theme that she talked about is how families are… Continue reading

I didn’t know it at the time but this seasonal clock (called “The Present”) that’s been in my homes for the past decade is destined to be in the future Aeon Woods office! Also it’s almost spring equinox, huzzah! Continue reading

I had the privilege to spend time in sculptor Jim Murray’s studio, which has a breathtaking view of the Hudson River. I was inspired by his whimsical creations, and we discussed my idea for involving family in carving grave markers… Continue reading