Having recently experienced the death of my wife of 59 years, Elaine, I resonate with Anna Ruth Hershberger’s article on death (Nov. 3). Thank you for placing this very personal experience before us. Elaine and I decided to plan a green or natural funeral, which included buying biodegradable caskets and discussing this decision with our family. When Elaine died on Aug. 14, we were sad but also glad there was a plan in place. We gathered at Bobolink Meadow in green fields of grasses, goldenrod and wild blue asters to celebrate her life and release her to the Lord she loved. 

Joe Haines, Ithaca, N.Y.