Nestled within the Francis Marion National Forest, Sacred Grove is the first green burial sanctuary of its kind in the Charleston region. Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Sacred Grove was created to offer an environmentally conscious, spiritually meaningful alternative to conventional burial practices.
At Sacred Grove, we believe that how we return to the earth matters. Our mission is to protect and restore natural landscapes through conservation burial, allowing each burial to serve as an act of regeneration—for the land, and for future generations.
Our sanctuary integrates land stewardship, spiritual care, and ecological wisdom. We use no embalming chemicals, no concrete vaults, and no exotic hardwood caskets—only simple, biodegradable materials that return gently to the soil. Each burial helps preserve native habitats, improve soil health, and sequester carbon, turning loss into life.
Sacred Grove is not just a place to say goodbye—it's a place to remember, to reflect, and to reconnect. With a deep respect for all traditions and beliefs, we welcome individuals and families seeking an end-of-life path aligned with nature, healing, and sacred intention.
Green, Natural, Burial
Why Green Burial
At Sacred Grove, we offer tree burial as a scientifically grounded and ecologically impactful alternative to conventional interment. We plant trees directly above each burial site, integrating human decomposition into a larger regenerative cycle. This process not only sequesters carbon and rebuilds degraded soils, it actively contributes to reforestation and increased biodiversity within our protected sanctuary. Our developing arboretum will serve as both a living memorial and a functioning ecological system. Proceeds directly fund land conservation and native species planting, ensuring that every burial supports measurable, long-term environmental benefits. This is more than symbolism, it’s applied ecological restoration, rooted in biology, soil science, and systems thinking.
Sacred Grove Preserve is a Green Burial Council Certified Natural Cemetery and Certified Arboretum dedicated to conservation, afforestation, and biodiversity. As a natural sanctuary located within the boundaries of the Francis Marion National Forest, Sacred Grove integrates ecological burial with long term land restoration and community education.
Certifications and Memberships
• Green Burial Council Certified Natural Cemetery
• Certified Arboretum
• Conservation Burial Alliance
• Global Green Burial Alliance
Professional Qualifications
• Certified Green Burial Operator
• Certified Funeral Celebrant
• Hospice Volunteer
• ICCFA Member
Contact
Website: www.sacredgrovepreserve.com
Phone: 843 670 4835
Email: sacredgrovepreserve@gmail.com
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