Hundreds of bodies are buried under this desert landscape in Joshua Tree
Briefly

Joshua Tree Memorial Park features a natural burial site among the Mojave Desert landscape, appealing to those seeking eco-friendly alternatives for end-of-life decisions. This trend has surged in recent years, with more individuals considering their values and expressing interest in green burials—methods that forgo embalming and focus on biodegradable materials. The rise in awareness about traditional burial's environmental impact has highlighted alternatives, with a noted increase in conversations surrounding death and the ethics of burial practices.
People are thinking more about death. Particularly in the last four or five years, it's become more of a part of our day-to-day conversation. And people are thinking, 'Do I want to represent the values that were important to me in life?'
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