Samantha Bartram Named Green Burial Coordinator
Samantha Bartram has joined the Kokosing Nature Preserve, Kenyon's conservation burial ground, as the new green burial coordinator. “Nature has long been my refuge,” said Bartram. “I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to share that healing experience with others.” Bartram is responsible for all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the preserve. (July 2024)
A New Type of Closure
NBC4 highlighted the experience of a green burial in an article, including a video, about Kokosing Nature Preserve. (June 2022)
High Marks
The Kokosing Nature Preserve earned the highest possible rating from the Green Burial Council. (March 2017)
A Final Homecoming
The Kokosing Nature Preserve was featured in an article in American Cemetery & Cremation, "A Final Homecoming." (Jan. 2016)
Place of Peace
After hundreds of hours of restoration, the Kokosing Nature Preserve was dedicated at a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. The event was open to the public and tours of the site were offered following the dedication. (Oct. 2015)
Kokosing Nature Preserve
The Philander Chase Conservancy announces the development of a public nature preserve cemetery. The public will have access to the park setting of the Kokosing Nature Preserve, and natural burial sites will be available for purchase by the public. (March 2014)