The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks: The Road to Today

As Morgan Oaks approaches its sixth anniversary, join Stephanie and Nikki as they reflect on the incredible journey that has brought the preserve to where it is today. From the dream that started it all to the milestones, challenges, and unforgettable moments along the way, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the first six years of Morgan Oaks.
We'll also share what we've learned through educating hundreds of people about green burial, from presentations at colleges and community organizations to conversations with families exploring their end-of-life options. Hear some of the most common questions we've received, the myths and misconceptions we love to clear up, and the meaningful feedback we've heard from clients whose lives have been touched by choosing a more natural and intentional way to say goodbye.
Whether you've been following Morgan Oaks from the beginning or are just discovering green burial, we hope you'll join us as we celebrate how far we've come and look ahead to the future of the green burial movement.

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks: The Waite Family’s Journey Through Loss & Love

Emily and Jordan Waite share the story of their son AJ, who passed away at just eight months old after a rare genetic diagnosis. In this heartfelt episode, they open up about grief, the love that continues after loss, the importance of community support, and why they chose Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve as AJ’s final resting place. Their story is one of heartbreak, healing, and the lasting impact of a small but deeply loved life.

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks Season 2: A Father’s Presence, Every Day — Austin Cook’s Story

In this episode of The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve, Austin Cook shares the deeply personal story of losing her father just before her wedding and honoring him through burial at Morgan Oaks in the Veteran's section. She reflects on how his presence still feels close, as she drives by the preserve regularly, turning grief into an ongoing connection. The conversation explores how green burial can create a lasting sense of place, memory, and continued relationship with loved ones who have passed.

The Green Burial Chronicles: Choosing a Calling in Deathcare with Julia Huss

In this episode of The Green Burial Chronicles, we sit down with Julia Huss, the newest member of the Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve team, to talk about her journey into the deathcare profession. Julia shares insights from mortuary school, the realities of working in the funeral industry, and what led her to embrace green burial as a more meaningful approach to end-of-life care. It’s an honest conversation about calling, compassion, and the evolving future of deathcare.

The Green Burial Chronicles: Walking Through Grief with Karen & Steve Nicola

In this episode, grief educators and coaches Karen and Steve Nicola share compassionate insight on navigating loss, supporting loved ones, and finding steadiness in the midst of grief. A gentle, honest conversation about healing, connection, and moving forward.

The Green Burial Chronicles: Protecting Land, Preserving Legacy — A Conversation with Jacob Robinson

In this episode of The Green Burial Chronicles, we sit down with Jacob Robinson, Director of Conservation Biology at Wildlands, to explore how land conservation and green burial work hand in hand. Jacob shares how protecting natural spaces creates a lasting legacy, why thoughtful planning matters, and how choices made today can preserve the land for generations to come. It’s a grounded, insightful conversation about stewardship, science, and leaving the world better than we found it.

The Green Burial Chronicles: Estate Planning with Purpose — No Panic, Just Prep featuring Ali Goff

Ali Goff joins us to demystify estate planning and show that it doesn’t have to be scary, complicated, or reserved for later. We talk simple steps, smart decisions, and how planning ahead can actually feel empowering. Join us as Ali helps Future Dead People™ get their ducks and documents in a row.  https://gofflegal.com/ 

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks: The Heart of Service with Lead Services Steward Omar Rangel

In this episode of The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks, Stephanie sits down with Omar Rangel, Lead Services Steward, to explore the heart of service, the beauty of simplicity, and the quiet strength found in guiding families through their most meaningful moments. Together, they reflect on what it means to serve with compassion, honor every life, and return to the earth with grace.

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks: Love, Loss & Legacy with TR Bietsch

In this heartfelt episode of The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks, TR Bietsch shares the story of his wife and son, and how love, loss, and legacy come together in the sacred space of green burial. Through his journey, we explore how family memories are honored in nature and how legacy lives on in meaningful, lasting ways.

The Green Burial Chronicles with Morgan Oaks: Honoring Service & Legacy with Melissa Washington, Founder of Women Veterans Alliance

In this episode of The Green Burial Chronicles, we sit down with Melissa Washington, Founder and CEO of Women Veterans Alliance, to explore the intersections of service, community, and legacy. Melissa shares her journey of empowering women veterans and how honoring life both in service and beyond, can create lasting impact for generations to come.