Open Air Cremation Site

The Crestone End of Life Project operates one of the only legal, open-air cremation sites in the state of Colorado. This ancient and inspirational end-of-life choice returns the body to its original fire and air elements. The process involves a pyre, a half-cord of wood, a wooden stretcher and a shroud. The family or friends of the deceased work together with CEOLP staff to plan the ceremony, and various teams from our organization are trained to produce a deeply meaningful context for marking the passage of a loved one into death.

Many thanks to Ted Tevye, Taylor McIntosh (www.taylormcintosh.com), David Wright, Carrie Christopher, Rachel Preston, and photographers Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott for (momatiukeastcott.com) their beautiful photos.