Green & Natural Burial Grounds

Green Cemetery in Tacoma, WA for Natural Burial

A peaceful place to remember and reflect, serving Lakewood and Tacoma families with natural burial grounds and caring guidance from one trusted team.

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1915Founded

110+ Years Serving Tacoma Families

100,000+ Families Served

24/7 Always Available

Understanding Green Cemeteries

If you are exploring a green cemetery in Lakewood, WA, you may be wondering what makes it different from a traditional cemetery. That question is common, especially for families who want a resting place that reflects a connection to nature.

A green cemetery preserves a more natural landscape while providing a peaceful place for remembrance and reflection. The focus is on simplicity, stewardship and creating a setting that feels connected to the land.

At Mountain View Memorial Park, our natural burial grounds offer families a meaningful place to honor a loved one in a way that aligns with their values. To learn about the burial process itself, see green burial services. You can also explore all cemetery services available at Mountain View Memorial Park.

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What Makes Our Natural Grounds Different

Families looking for an eco-friendly cemetery in Pierce County often want more than a burial space. They want a setting that reflects their values and a team that makes the process easier to navigate. At Mountain View Memorial Park, one caring team guides every decision, helping Lakewood and Tacoma families create a lasting tribute that feels right for them.

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The Natural Setting

Our natural burial grounds are designed to preserve the beauty of the landscape, with open green spaces, native plants and a peaceful atmosphere. Families throughout Lakewood and Tacoma return here to reflect, remember and stay connected to those they love.

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Simpler, Earth-Friendly Choices

For families considering natural burial in Tacoma and the surrounding area, the focus is on simplicity. Options may include biodegradable caskets or burial shrouds, allowing for a more natural return to the earth.

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A Place to Gather and Remember

A meaningful resting place should also be a place people want to visit. Our natural grounds offer a quiet setting for reflection, remembrance and connection, with memorialization options that complement the landscape. Explore our monuments and memorials options to learn more about creating a lasting tribute.

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Who Can Choose Natural Burial

Natural burial is open to every family, regardless of faith, background or tradition. Veterans and military families near Joint Base Lewis-McChord are welcome, and a natural resting place can be paired with military honors. Our team coordinates every detail so the day comes together with care.

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Planning Ahead or Arranging Now

Whether you are planning ahead or arranging now, our team is here to walk you through every choice without pressure. You can reserve a place in our natural grounds today or schedule a property tour to see the setting for yourself.

Caring for the Land

Choosing a natural resting place is about more than the environment. For many families, it reflects a lifelong appreciation for nature, simplicity and stewardship. It is a thoughtful way to honor personal values while creating a peaceful place where future generations can gather, remember and reflect.

1915 Founded

110+ Years Serving Tacoma Families

100K+ Families Served

24/7 Always Available

— From the Families We Serve

Here for Families Every Step of the Way

If a Death Has Occurred

Whether you are planning ahead or arranging now, our Lakewood team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right natural resting place.

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Explore More Options

A natural resting place is one of several ways families choose to honor a loved one at Mountain View Memorial Park. No two families are alike, and every option is guided by one caring team in one location. Explore the choices below, and when you’re ready, we’ll walk the grounds with you and answer every question.

Cemetery Pricing and Property Tours

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Green and Natural Burials

Sustainable options for a caring tribute.

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Traditional Ground Burial

Classic in-ground resting places for individuals and families.

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Monuments and Memorials

Headstones, markers and benches that honor a life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our green cemetery in Lakewood, WA provides a natural resting place within a section of land that is maintained with environmental stewardship in mind. It allows families to choose a simpler return to the earth while still creating a meaningful place to visit, reflect and remember.

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Find a Natural Resting Place Close to Home

Whether you are ready to plan ahead for yourself or a loved one, or are making decisions now, our team is here to help you explore a peaceful, natural resting place that reflects your values and wishes. We will guide you through every option with care, clarity and respect.

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