BLUESTEM CONSERVATION CEMETERY
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Conservation Burial 

We practice a reverence for land. Our aesthetic is measured through values of integrity, utility, simplicity and sustainability. The absence of extraneous decoration signifies our reverence for nature's beauty in its present form. From the moment we step onto the property, we are conscious of our human impact. Decisions about “improvements” to Bluestem are made wholistically through the lens of what’s sustainably possible, for people, for the soils, for water quality, for the flora and fauna, and for the community. 
Conservation cemeteries bury at much lighter densities than conventional cemeteries and prioritize the conservation values of the land. For every planned gravesite, we consider the impact of digging the grave on the soils, on root systems, on the water quality, on wildlife. 
The size of burial plots in conservation cemeteries are also different from conventional cemeteries. They are much larger for the purpose of protecting nature. Natural burial plots at Bluestem measure 20 x 15 feet. Ash burial plots measure at 5 x 5 feet. For information on pricing, please see Burial Costs. 
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A BLUESTEM BURIAL

If your needs are not immediate and you wish to preplan with Bluestem, please complete a burial preference form below and you will be invited to our next round of sales in March 2023.   
BURIAL PREFERENCE FORM


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Partner Sites

Bluestem Community NC
​Conservation Burial Alliance

DEEP Collaborative  
Eno River Association 
Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm Programs
Green Burial Council
Landmatters

Orange County Department on Aging 
Triangle Land Conservancy

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Bluestem Conservation Cemetery is a program of
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Bluestem is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, EIN 86-2188559. All donations are tax deductible.
  • HOME
    • A Place for Everyone
    • Why Bluestem
    • The Bluestem Story
    • The Buzz About Bluestem
    • FAQs
  • Community
    • Who We Are
    • Bluestem Meditations
    • Bluestem Conversations
    • Friday Workdays
    • Events
    • Newsletter
    • Building Community
  • Green Burial
    • Principles
    • Planning for Burial
    • Burial Costs
    • Burial Areas
    • Conservation Burial
    • Remembering Loved Ones
    • One Family's Story
    • Service Providers
    • Articles & Resources
  • Visit
    • Map
    • Explore Bluestem
    • Walking Tours
    • Birds at Bluestem
  • Donate
    • Building Bluestem
    • Make A Gift
  • Contact