BLUESTEM CONSERVATION CEMETERY
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Welcome to Bluestem 

​Discover a place of reverence in a nature preserve.
With quiet areas for reflection, open space for contemplation,
​a trail network for mindful recreation, ongoing grassland restoration, 
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and a conservation cemetery for natural burial. 

Bluestem is open to the public dawn to dusk every day 
​1900 Hurdle Mills Road, Cedar Grove, North Carolina 27231

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Office hours are 10AM - 4PM, Monday thru Thursday.  
Reservations and burial services are by appointment. 
Please click here to request an appointment.

Natural Burial
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Are you seeking a simple, natural return to the earth? Making arrangements for a loved one? Need more information? Click here.  
​Conservation 
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​What is a conservation cemetery? What does conservation burial look like, and how is the land protected? Click here to learn more. 
​Get Involved
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​Bluestem Community members steward the land, care for the community, and support natural burial here. Find out more about volunteering here.

¡HOLA, BIENVENIDOS!
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EXPLORE BLUESTEM ON YOUR OWN
TAKE A GUIDED WALKING TOUR
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH STAFF

Bluestem. Where nature is enough.  


All photos credit Bluestem Community. 

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Bluestem Conservation Cemetery is a program of Bluestem Community NC, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. 
EIN 86-2188559. All donations are tax deductible.

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A Place for Everyone
A Conservation Cemetery 
​Burial at Bluestem
Information Sessions
Walking Tours
​Make an Appointment
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Newsletter
FAQs

Partners & Collaborators

Bluestem Community NC
​Conservation Burial Alliance

DEEP Collaborative  
Eno River Association 
Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm 
Green Burial Council
Orange County Department on Aging 
Triangle Land Conservancy

Contact Us

​[email protected]
(919) 300-4925
1900 Hurdle Mills Road 
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
Open daily from dawn to dusk
Virtual Info Sessions offered monthly 
​Walking Tours offered twice monthly
Reservations by appointment only 
Burial Services scheduled weekdays
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  • ABOUT
    • The Land
    • A Place for Everyone
    • Bienvenidos!
    • Who We Are >
      • Bluestem Staff
      • Council of Stewards
    • The Bluestem Story
    • Bluestem In The News
  • Cemetery
    • How It Works
    • Make an Appointment & Learn More
    • Natural Burial Costs
    • Service Providers
    • Information Sessions
    • For Families >
      • Planning a Service
      • Grave Markers and Stones
      • Cemetery Rules and Guidelines
    • FAQs
  • Conservation
    • Prescribed Fire
  • Community
    • Why Bluestem
    • Bluestem Meditations
    • We Remember Them
    • Friday Workdays
    • Newsletter
    • Events
  • Visit
    • Map
    • Walking Tours
    • Explore On Your Own
    • Community Spaces
    • Views of Bluestem
  • Donate
    • Bluestem Community Fund
    • Wing of the Barn
    • Make A Gift
  • Contact Us
    • Bienvenidos!