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, John Eastcott (momatiukeastcott.com) and Chris Manfield (chrismanfield.com) for their beautiful photos.