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In this episode, I chat with Luke Roberts of Mornington Green, a unique final resting place that's revolutionising how we approach death and remembrance. Imagine a lush, 34-acre property that feels more like a botanical garden than a cemetery. That's Mornington Green - a place where loved ones' ashes are infused into the roots of trees, creating living memorials that grow and change with the seasons.
Luke, a former lawyer, shares how his brother's experience with grief led to the creation of Mornington Green. The concept is simple yet profound: instead of traditional burial plots or urns, families choose a tree where their loved one's ashes will be placed. The ashes undergo a special organic treatment process, transforming them from potentially harmful to beneficial for the tree's growth. It's a beautiful cycle of life, where human remains quite literally give new life to nature.
What sets Mornington Green apart isn't just its innovative approach to memorialisation. It's the entire experience they've created around death and remembrance. From the variety of trees available (including jacarandas, oak trees, and flowering gums) to the thoughtful ceremony where families can participate in placing the ashes, every detail is designed to
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