Frequently Asked Questions

It is a simple and natural burial, without chemicals and in a casket made of more biodegradable materials such as unfinished wood, wicker, or cardboard. 

Some interesting links:

• https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/

• https://naturalburialassociation.ca/about-natural-burial/#:~:text=Principles%20of%20natural%20burial%3A&text=The%20body%20is%20placed%20in%20a%20biodegradable%20casket%20or%20wrapped,plant%2C%20or%20a%20communal%20dedication.

Yes, there are two locations similar to this that already exist in Québec. The orchard cemetery in Pierrefonds would be the third.

The current places are:

• https://www.coopfuneraireestrie.com/votre-cooperative/cimetiere-naturel-milieu-urbain/ 
• https://lessentiers.ca/

Yes, if possible, we would like to continue with garden centre and the nursery.

 My name is Sarra Munoz. I am a resident of Pierrefonds, a mother of two children, a wife, and I work in marketing. I have an MBA from a business school in Bordeaux. I speak English, French, and Spanish.

In 2022, my 26-year-old brother was killed by a drunk driver while walking home from work in Toronto. The experience of his funeral and his death profoundly changed our family.

I avoid visiting his gravesite as seeing his name on a tombstone saddens me. That's all a tombstone offers: sadness.

The month after his death, we planted a tree at home. This tree reminds me of him. I see it every morning. The tree is surrounded by life; the birds enjoy it and it keeps the memory of my brother with me.

The death and departure of someone is difficult. A tombstone reminds us of sadness. I would like to offer an alternative: a natural burial where sadness is present but has the opportunity to be accompanied by other feelings, including the creation of life.

My 26-year-old brother, Gregory Girgis, was killed last year by a drunk driver while walking home from work in Toronto.

I avoid visiting him because seeing his name on a tombstone makes me sad.

The month after his death, we planted a tree at home. This tree reminds me of him. It is full of life every morning, surrounded by birds and other animals.

I would like to offer an alternative to tombstones, and help create a world that I would like to leave to my children and future generations: a world with more trees, natural abundance, and less sadness.

Many options are on the table. We look forward to getting to the point in the project where these details can be discussed more concretely. Some of the ideas include:

• Family and loved ones may wish to collect the fruit from their loved-one's tree
• Fruit could be used for compost in the same orchard and/or sent to farms within the area

• We're looking to grow the team; if you or someone you know is interested in participating in this project, please contact us.
• Talk about this project to family, friends, co-workers and neighbours;
• Share the website on social media.