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Many Americans are turning to home burials as a green alternative to a crowded commercial cemetery. A home burial is also a more intimate and personal experience that can provide a lot of healing and closure to grieving family members. Most states in the US allow you to be buried on your own property, provided you hold the deed to the land and live in a relatively rural area. However, state and local regulations vary greatly. While death and burial can be a difficult and sad thing to talk about, planning your burial ahead of time can ease the burden on your family after your passing. [1] X Research source