Land Conservation
What Does It Mean That the Land Is Conserved?
Larkspur is more than a cemetery—it’s a protected nature preserve. Conservation burial takes natural or green burial a step further by ensuring that the land itself is legally protected in perpetuity.
An independent, accredited conservation organization holds a conservation easement on the property. This binding legal agreement prohibits development and guarantees that the land remains wild, intact, and ecologically healthy—forever.
It’s what keeps the forests of Larkspur from becoming subdivisions. It’s what keeps the wildflowers blooming. It’s what protects the songbirds, the soil, and the stillness.
But conservation isn’t just about preventing harm. It’s about active stewardship. That means planting native species, restoring fragile ecosystems, pulling invasive weeds, and tending the land with intention. Every burial at Larkspur contributes—physically and financially—to that healing work.
Conservation Burial at Larkspur Goes Further
Conservation burial is a profound act of reciprocity with the natural world. It reminds us that we are nature, and that by returning to the earth—dust to dust—we can protect the very ecosystems that sustain us.
In Tennessee and in every state in the U.S., natural and conservation burial is legal. We don’t need new laws or new products. What we need is to protect more land—for pollinators, for biodiversity, for our children’s children.Conservation burial makes that possible.
Instead of another parking lot, another smokestack, or another unnecessary product, conservation burial makes space for oak trees to grow tall, prairies to thrive, and native species to return. It helps restore wildlife habitats, improves soil health, and pulls carbon from the atmosphere. Conservation burial stands apart in its ability to restore the land, sequester carbon, create wildlife habitat, and protect natural spaces for generations to come.
Join Us in This Work
If you believe in protecting land, in supporting healthy ecosystems, and in creating a more sustainable way to care for the dead—we invite you to join us. Every burial supports our mission. Every donation helps us restore and protect this land.
Together, we can leave something lasting.