Are you familiar with the concept of natural cemeteries and their advantages?
This option is becoming more and more popular among people who are environmentally conscious and sensitive to the impacts of climate change.
Natural cemeteries hold attractive advantages for those seeking a different kind of final resting place in tune with nature.
Natural cemeteries, also known as eco-friendly or green cemeteries, offer peaceful gathering spaces immersed in nature, where the surroundings look and feel more like a nature park than a traditional cemetery.
At Les Sentiers, it all started with a desire to create harmonious spaces where visitors could find comfort while experiencing the serenity of nature. Our goal is to meet the needs of grieving families while following environmentally friendly practices.
Read the article Let’s demystify the concept of a natural cemetery to learn more.
Our natural cemetery offers customers 3 main advantages: environmental sustainability, protection of biodiversity, and serene tranquility.
As our collective awareness of climate change grows, more and more Quebeckers are adopting eco-friendly practices in their day-to-day. This shift in habits is far-reaching, extending all the way into the world of funeral services and arrangements. A number of funeral homes have started implementing solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of funerary practices. These solutions range from planting trees, to limiting water consumption, to waste management, and many more.
Our natural cemetery goes one step further by adopting a green management strategy involving sustainable practices and site management activities.
One such practice here at Les Sentiers is our burial policy which allows for the burial of cremation urns only. This addresses two major environmental concerns: space utilization and ground contamination due to embalming products. Also, we encourage the use of raw materials that have not received any type of chemical treatment.
Les Sentiers stands as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cemeteries for those seeking green funeral options.
In addition to adopting an environmentally sound management strategy, natural cemeteries also help protect biodiversity.
More spaces are left to their natural, beautiful selves. Instead of sidewalks, you’ll find walking paths that wind through beautiful greenery and lush vegetation.
Through our sustainable management strategy, our cemetery contributes to the preservation of biodiversity by offering a natural habitat for numerous species of birds and insects.
At Les Sentiers, you won’t find endless rows of headstones on flat stretches of monochrome lawn. Our naturally flowing layout and abundant vegetation offer families a warm, welcoming environment featuring shaded paths, majestic trees and green spaces where visitors can reconnect with nature and celebrate the memory of their loved ones while experiencing serene tranquility for moments of reflection and contemplation.
Take a virtual tour of our natural cemetery and discover our beautiful natural landscape.
Les Sentiers’ environmentally friendly mission, complete funeral services and genuinely caring approach truly set it apart from the rest of the funeral industry.
Reach out to our team of dedicated professionals who are available to answer all your questions.
Je souhaite vous remercier de ma part et de toute ma famille pour nous avoir soutenu tout au long du processus. Depuis la crémation jusqu’au funérailles et malgré les petits pépins qu’on a rencontré. La cérémonie avec Mme Prénovost a été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Merci encore pour votre dévouement, nous l’avons tous apprécié.
Danielle Daoust
M. Tittel, laissez-moi vous remercier pour la journée d’hier. Votre personnel attentionné a fait en sorte que tout se passe bien et dans le respect. Encore une fois votre organisation s’est montrée très professionnel et à la hauteur de nos attentes.
Pier-Luc Cadieux
Merci pour absolument tout. Nous sommes tous très reconnaissants de ce que vous avez fait pour notre famille.
Karine et Nicole
Merci beaucoup Monsieur Tittel, vos services nous enlèvent un poids sur nos épaules.
Manon Laroque
Un très gros merci à toute l’équipe! En particulier pour celles qui nous ont accompagnés toute la journée. Tout s’est déroulé à merveille grâce à leur aide. Les invités ont absolument adoré l’endroit. Ce fut une très belle journée dans les circonstances. Ma mère aurait été très contente de la cérémonie et de cette journée.
Félix Morency-Lavoie