Heartwood Preserve’s Burial Crew is a group of very special people who assist with the natural burials that take place at Heartwood Preserve. This is a unique opportunity to help families have a meaningful closure to their loved one’s life.
The Burial Crew primarily helps to carry the deceased from the hearse (or other vehicle) to the grave, set the body over the grave, lower the body by hand (with ropes) into the grave, and finish closing the grave, after the family has participated as much as they want.
The Crew & ‘Helpers’ may also help with other needed tasks like directing parking, greeting, water, set-up & cleanup of burial area.
If this sounds like something YOU
may be interested in doing,
please join our current Crew
& Heartwood staff
for our next Training Night,
Thursday, August 26 at 6 PM.
Meeting is inside – training will be outdoors.
Pizza & refreshments provided.
We will go over:
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Safety
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Logistics
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What to expect
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Dress code Practicing/training (lifting and lowering of the deceased)
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What is a “Helper”
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Day-of routine
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Q & A
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Payment
Our Burial Crew represents not only Heartwood Preserve, but a new way of caring for our dead and for the land, that very few have had a chance to experience.
Call with any questions or to RSVP:
(727) 376-5111
Heartwood Preserve’s Burial Crew is a group of very special people who assist with the natural burials that take place at Heartwood Preserve. This is a unique opportunity to help families have a meaningful closure to their loved one’s life.
The Burial Crew primarily helps to carry the deceased from the hearse (or other vehicle) to the grave, set the body over the grave, lower the body by hand (with ropes) into the grave, and finish closing the grave, after the family has participated as much as they want.
The Crew may also help with other needed tasks like directing parking, greeting, water, set-up & cleanup of burial area.
If this sounds like something YOU
may be interested in doing,
please join our current Crew & staff for our next
Training Night, Thursday, March 25 at 6 PM.
*Pizza & refreshments provided*
We will go over: safety, logistics, what to expect, payment, volunteering, “helpers”, dress code and practicing/training of lifting and lowering of the deceased.
Our Burial Crew represents not only Heartwood Preserve, but a new way of caring for our dead and for the land, that very few have had a chance to experience.
Call with any questions or to RSVP:
(727) 376-5111
HEARTWOOD PRESERVE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
9 AM – 12 PM
Enjoy getting your hands dirty and want to connect with nature?
Heartwood Preserve’s Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of “Friends of Heartwood Preserve”, who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhood and this natural habitat.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
HEARTWOOD PRESERVE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
9 AM – 12 PM
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities:
You will help our Nature Preserve by removing exotic invasive weeds, maintaining our native wildflower beds, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help with the upkeep of this ecosystem for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy! You will also learn about plants that belong, and those that don’t. We will be working outdoors, so please dress in weather appropriate attire, wear sturdy closed-toed shoes (old sneakers or boots), sun protection and be sure to bring a water bottle. We will have cool water to refill bottles, along with snacks, to keep everyone hydrated & fortified.
*Please RSVP by Monday, 10/15/18*
Ages 12 and up are welcome (ages 12 to 17 must have parent/guardian sign a release).
On-going Volunteer Roles Needed:
- Caretakers for our Native Plant Garden/Butterfly Garden
- Removal of invasive species
- School Group Community Service
- Community Service Projects
- Trash pick-up
Volunteer hours provided, bring your company or school forms.
Contact Laura for more information
4100 STARKEY BOULEVARD
TRINITY, FL 34655
727.376.5111
