May 15, 2026

Unveiling the Natural Burial Monument: A Community Gathering at Quadra Island Cemetery

On the afternoon of May 30, from 2-4 pm, the community is warmly invited to gather at the Quadra Island Cemetery for a special event: the unveiling of the Natural Burial monument. This gathering is a collaboration between the Quadra Island Cemetery Society and Way To Go, offering an opportunity for islanders to come together, honour those buried there, and deepen our connection to this important community space….

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March 6, 2026

A Healing Way To Go

The following was written by Quadra resident and death doula Joanna Lumley, who buried her father in June 2025.  Daisies, foxgloves, and the bright yellow flowers of broom will forever remind me of my dad. They lined the roads, as I raced back and forth between my home and his, early this summer. He taught me the names of things….

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February 6, 2026

Help Bring Aquamation To BC

In British Columbia, families currently have only two legal options for human disposition: burial—either traditional or green—and flame-based cremation. In contrast, other provinces and many U.S. states have expanded their offerings to include more environmentally responsible alternatives, while BC’s options have seen little change. In some communities, including ours, we are fortunate to have access to green burial. Natural burial…

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January 17, 2026

In a Simple Shroud

“I thought the earth remembered me, she took me back so tenderly …”  -Mary Oliver The introduction of a shroud-only burial option in the natural burial area of the Quadra Island Cemetery marks a meaningful expansion of choice—one that honours one of humanity’s oldest burial practices, being wrapped and laid directly into the earth, without a casket. What is a…

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October 17, 2025

Jewish Death and Grief

Jewish traditions surrounding death and mourning are deeply rooted in reverence, compassion, and community. They offer a structured yet tender way to honour life, acknowledge loss, and accompany the bereaved through their grief. These practices are both ancient and timeless, reflecting a belief that death is a natural part of life’s sacred continuity. When someone dies, care begins immediately. The…

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