Interview with Mark Harris, author of Grave Matters

Whatever Happened to ‘Dust to Dust’?

You Can Still Find It in Green Burial

By the time Nate Fisher was laid to rest in a woodland grave sans coffin in the final season of Six Feet Under, Americans all across the country were starting to look outside the box when death came calling. For more info.

Listen to the interview with Mark Harris on Fresh Air by host, Terry Gross.

Lakin's "do-it-yourself" funerals

Funeral Options

Funeral planning is less stressful and can cost less if planned ahead. Many people do not know they can plan a funeral or burial. More info

New gate installed at Joshua Small Cemetery

The Limington Historical Society the Joshua Small Cemetery contracted with Timothy Greene of Standfast Works Forge of Parsonsfield, Maine to fabricate a new gate for The Joshua Small Cemetery . . . more

Cedar Brook Burial Ground

Visitors are welcome to tour the Grounds.

Within the borders of Cedar Brook Burial Ground sits the rock wall-enclosed Joshua Small Cemetery, a tiny, historic graveyard . . . . more

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maine

As a voluntary, nonprofit and educational organization, The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maine exists to help people plan ahead for their funeral arrangements.


The FCA of Maine is an excellent source of information:

• Choices and alternatives available for these final decisions
• Laws and practices pertaining to death, burial, cremation, anatomical gifts

Some suggestions:

• Familiarize yourself with the alternative burial arrangements available to you, such as embalming, visitation, viewing, funeral service, cremation, burial, memorial service, urn, casket, etc.
• Discuss your wishes with those who will be responsible for carrying them out.
• Obtain their agreement with your decisions.
• Gather important information together:
• Social Security number,bank information, location of your final will and testament.
• Complete their Personal Information Form to facilitate gathering these facts.