Speakers

About Our Speaker
Dr. Graham Austin is a Professor of Marketing at Montana State University, where she also serves as the Associate Provost for Academic Outreach & Engagement. Dr. Austin’s research emphasizes “strategic empathy,” i.e., developing solutions for real-world problems in individual- and community-centered ways. She works to help decision-makers prioritize people’s perspectives, experiences, and behaviors in both research and practical settings. As an avid home composter, when she learned about terramation, she was immediately captivated by the idea. Considering opening her own terramation facility, she has earned an A.A.S. in mortuary science while working as an intern at Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service in 2024-2025.

About the Topic: 

I’ll talk about the science and process of composting human remains. I’ll discuss the ways in which terramation differs from traditional (embalmed) burial, green burial, flame cremation practices, and “water cremation.” I’ll talk about its legal status, which varies by state – where it’s actually being practiced, where it’s legal but no facilities exist yet, and where legislation is pending.

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As required by our by-laws, this meeting will be our Annual Membership meeting where we will: 
Announce the 2027-2028 Board of Directors for a Vote

Announce the incoming President-Elect-Nominee

Introduce any changes to the By-Laws for a vote

You presence is requested in order to cast your vote for our Club's leadership!

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