Natural burial gains traction in Southern Illinois
Johnston City residents consider nature friendly burials as an option per Greenburials.org. Funeral directors say few local cemeteries allow it though it is not illegal under state law. Illinois Burial of Dead Bodies Act requires at least 18 inches of earth over an uncovered receptacle.
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Raymond Savant
Murman & Wilson Funeral Home
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Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home
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Calisthenic Stretch Instructions
Instructional exercise note by Michelle Miller SIUC graduate assistant describes a standing torso twist stretch. Feet hip width apart, hands on hips, gently twist at the waist to feel a stretch, hold 10 to 15 seconds, repeat on the other side with knees slightly flexed.
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SIUC
Regulating chemicals and natural burials in the environment
The article discusses chemical regulation and the environmental rationale for banning certain bottle practices. It includes quotes about burials in containers, notes about natural cemeteries beginning in the United Kingdom in 1993, and cites that over 100 natural cemeteries existed in the UK by 2008. It mentions cremation and ash spreading as alternatives, with advocates highlighting real estate considerations.
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United Kingdom
Naturalburials.com
Learn to educate the whole child on social emotional learning
Jeff Franklin, extension educator in youth development at the University of Illinois, discusses how social and emotional learning SEL builds core competencies, fosters safe supportive school environments, and supports student success in Southern Illinois. He notes the five competencies self awareness self management social awareness interpersonal skills and responsible decision making and urges modeling these skills by adults to create teachable moments. Schools address students emotional needs to remove distractions and improve learning outcomes. For more information contact 687 1727.
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Illinois
Jeff Franklin
University of Illinois
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