These rocks could be plain, inscribed with basic names and dates , or altered in other ways. Specifically, we will also allow modification of these rocks by artists to create a more individualized marker as long as it fits in with the preserve esthetic. We will experiment with other, non-intrusive methods of locating graves. The parks will be developed in a wide range of ecological settings, from more natural landscapes in need of preservation to more degraded landscapes in need of restoration. Knowing when, where and what to do will require input from the academic community.
Restoration is even more active, and more expensive.
However, sites needing restoration will give memorial nature park patrons an opportunity to leave behind at least one piece of the earth in better shape because of their death care decisions. The company will also set up an advisory preserve board made up of pre-need patrons, interested academics from regional universities, and appropriate state agencies and NGOs to help monitor the parks, and to make suggestions about long term management. Memorial gifting could accelerate restoration efforts, or could even purchase additional land to enlarge the park. This organization would have much overlap with the preserve board, and could be comprised of the same people. The question of what happens after the park sells all burial and cremain spaces is a legitimate one.