Teva
Teva – Green Burial at Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries is now certified by the Green Burial Council as both a green funeral home and a provider of green burial services. We understand that many of our families choose to consider ecological values in addition to religious values when making their end-of-life arrangements. In recognition of our families’ desires, Mount Sinai has created, Teva, a natural burial grounds at our Simi Valley park. If you’re seeking a meaningful way to honor the life of a loved one or plan ahead for yourself in a manner that aligns with your own commitment to environmental stewardship, a natural burial may be the ideal choice.
Certified Green Services
Officially certified by the Green Burial Council as both a green funeral home and burial provider, ensuring the highest environmental standards.
Natural Setting
Located near Kamenir Chapel, overlooking a protected nature reserve in our beautiful Simi Valley location.
Sustainable Materials
Only natural, sustainably sourced containers made of wicker or wood, or natural fiber shrouds—all fully biodegradable.
Native Landscaping
Planted with drought-tolerant, native California plants that reflect the natural hillsides surrounding the park.
What is Green Burial?
Green burial is a way of caring for our loved ones with minimal environmental impact that aids in the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat.
Green burial is a natural, environmentally conscious way to honor your loved one that returns the body to the earth without harmful chemicals or non-biodegradable materials. This meaningful choice preserves natural resources, protects groundwater, and creates a lasting legacy that nurtures the earth for future generations. Many families find deep comfort in knowing their loved one’s final resting place actively contributes to the restoration and preservation of our natural environment.
Environmentally Responsible
No embalming chemicals, concrete vaults, or metal caskets—just natural materials that return peacefully to the earth, preserving our environment for future generations.
Cost-Effective Choice
Green burial typically costs less than traditional burial, eliminating concrete vaults and elaborate caskets.
Meaningful Legacy
Create a living memorial that grows and flourishes over time, transforming loss into new life and contributing to habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Natural Stone Markers
As part of our land stewardship, property at Mount Sinai’s natural burial sites are not marked with bronze markers. Instead, a natural engraved stone marker commemorates your loved one, and is included in the purchase of every space in the Natural Burial area.
Learn More About Teva
Discover how our green burial options can provide a meaningful, environmentally conscious way to honor your loved one’s memory while caring for the earth.
Available 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Phone: (323) 769-1330
Email: info@mountsinaiparks.org