Eternal Root News Today

ASHFIELD — Eternal Roots has withdrawn its application for a special permit to operate a “memorial forest reserve” for cremated human remains on a 268.5-acre parcel at the base of Mount Owen.“After several months of engaging with town officials and...

The report on Eternal Roots proposed Ashfield project is concerning. A similar company, Better Place Forest (BPF) is buying land then selling rights to scatter cremated remains. BPF has established a memorial forest in Florida, Mass. There are...

ASHFIELD — After hearing concerns about a company’s plans to create a “memorial forest reserve” for cremated human remains, Planning Board Chair Alan Rice said town planners are not “anywhere near” closing a hearing on the project that opened...

ASHFIELD — The Conservation Commission and Eternal Roots’ partner Berkshire Design Group opted to continue the green memorial business’ reopened public hearing following extensive conversation Wednesday.The hearing, which was reopened amid abutter...

ASHFIELD — Eternal Roots, a business looking to provide green memorials on a nearly 270-acre property at the base of Mount Owen, will reopen its previously closed public hearing with the Conservation Commission on Wednesday following various concerns...