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A Michigan couple, who are planning to create a green burial forest, have won a court battle against a township that wanted to block it. The couple intends to start a 40-acre forest cemetery, where bodies would be buried in biodegradable caskets without embalming. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the township had improperly denied the couple’s special land use request.
Victory for Couple Pioneering ‘Green’ Burial Forest in Court Dispute
A couple advocating for eco-friendly burial alternatives has achieved a legal victory over a township trying to halt their plans. Their shared vision for a ‘green’ burial forest has been met with resistance, but the court has now ruled in their favor. This initiative aligns with growing interest in environmentally conscious burial options.
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