Going Green: Your Last Heroic Act of Volunteerism

This speech received a Cicero Award and was written in collaboration with Elizabeth Fournier, Undertaker and Owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services.

When it comes to the environment, we Americans love to volunteer. Millions of us recycle, grow our own herbs and vegetables, and even clean our beloved parks and hiking trails. But have you given much thought to the ultimate act of environmental volunteerism? You know, the one gift you give after you die? Well, I have, and that’s because, for nearly 30 years I’ve worked in the death care industry.