It’s Official!The Middletown Planning Board has denied Fairview Cemetery’s application to build a dangerous and toxic crematorium along Oak Hill Road! The vote to deny the application took place in early September, and at last night’s meeting, the Board formally approved the resolution to finalize that denial. What does this mean?Fairview Cemetery now has 45 days to appeal the decision to […]
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Two River Times Story – Crematorium Bid Struck Down by Middletown Planning Board
By Stephen Appezzato view story on Tworivertimes.com MIDDLETOWN – The township planning board denied Fair View Cemetery’s proposal to build a crematorium last week, ending a series of hearings that drew packed meeting rooms and prompted an outpouring of residents’ concerns. The Aug. 6 vote was the final hearing for the application, which was filed […]
PIX11 Follow up Story – Middletown residents celebrate after plans to build a crematorium officially shelved
Letter of Opposition from Middletown BOE
Do Now: One Click email to Senate! Pass S4008
‼️ DO NOW ‼️Send email – One click Everyone needs to do this!!! LARGE EMAIL RESPONSE NEEDEDANYONE IN NJ CAN EMAIL Senate Bill S4008 is to prevent Crematoriums from being built within 1000 ft of a school, park, or residence. This would stop the proposed crematorium from being built at Fair View Cemetery. We need […]
Facts to Know: Crematoriums & C02 Emissions
When discussing the negative impacts of cremating human remains, most conversations focus on mercury, dioxins, and high concentrations of particulate matter. However, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are often overlooked. Elevated CO₂ emissions are a significant environmental concern and can be harmful to human health. Short-term effects of CO₂ exposure include: Long-term effects of CO₂ exposure […]
Understanding the Risks: Radioactive Implants and Cremation Near Fairview
As our community considers the proposed crematorium at Fairview Cemetery — located near residential areas, parks, and schools — it’s important to look at one often-overlooked concern: radioactive implants used in cancer treatment. Many patients receive internal radiation therapy using small radioactive “seeds” (like iodine-125 or palladium-103). These implants are typically not externally visible, and […]
‘Such a relief’: Florida Department of Environmental Protection shuts down Gainesville crematorium
By Kayla Lewis https://www.wcjb.com/2025/04/10/such-relief-florida-department-environmental-protection-shuts-down-gainesville-crematorium/#0jyegnc8tclewzilbei8pvjfkwnqhz6lv4 Published: Apr. 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – The Forest Meadows Funeral Home in a populated part of northwest Gainesville is no longer allowed to operate their crematory unit, according to documents obtained by TV20. Florida Department of Environmental Protection staff sent an eight-page Consent Order to staff members […]
Radioactive Material Transferred by Cancer Patient’s Body Contaminated an Arizona Crematorium
Researchers also found traces of a different radioactive isotope, likely linked with a separate cremation, in a worker’s urine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/radioactive-material-transferred-cancer-patients-body-contaminated-arizona-crematorium-180971580/ Meilan Solly – Senior Associate Digital Editor, History The levels of radioactive material found at the scene weren’t high enough to cause radiation poisoning, but experts point out that extended exposure could cause health problems over time Georg […]