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Spreading Roots in the Community
We're getting the word out about natural organic reduction. Here are some helpful links and resources for increasing awareness in your backyard:
NOR Presentation at the Oregon Funeral Directors Association
Serena Trexler, licensed funeral director and manager of Renew Natural Organic Reduction, presents at the Oregon Funeral Director's Association meeting in January 2025.
Watch the full presentation by clicking here.
A User's Guide to Compost
A User's Guide to Compost is a joint project produced by the Composting Council of Oregon, Washington Organic Recycling Council and the Washington County Cooperative Recycling Program. This simple guide covers the basics of compost and how to start composting in your garden.
View the User's Guide to Compost by clicking here.
Grief Resources Panel
Serena Trexler participates in a panel with other Canopy members to discuss grief support resources.
Listen to Serena Trexler discuss her experiences with natural organic reduction by clicking here.
Facts about Funeral and Cemetery Arrangements
The Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB) has produced an informational guide for consumers that includes answers to commonly asked questions about the funeral service industry, including Oregon state regulations.
View the OMCB consumer guide by clicking here.
Grief House Podcast
Laura Green speaks with Serena Trexler about her experiences as a death care worker, death rights advocate and green death/human composting engineer.
Listen to the full podcast audio by clicking here.
Working with Renew: A Step by Step Guide
As the first NOR provider licensed by the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB), Renew has produced an informational guide for funeral homes that includes answers to commonly asked questions about the NOR process and how to work with an NOR provider.
View the Renew step by step guide by clicking here.