News on Our Next Steps: Lawsuit Filed Against Brooks Township
Thank you for your patience as you’ve waited for us to share our next steps.
The wait is over!
We are excited to share our next steps in the process of working to open the burial forest in Brooks Township.
Yesterday, on our behalf, the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a lawsuit against Brooks Township challenging their unconstitutional cemetery ban. We are fighting for our right to use private property and create a livelihood for our family in a way that does not harm the public. See these links for more details:
The amazing video sharing the news of the case (also embedded above). If you haven't visited the property, this is a good opportunity to see its beauty, complete with drone footage!
The Grand Rapids Press exclusive on mLive.
The case page on IJ’s website detailing the case.
Even though it may take a while, we are hopeful that this lawsuit will result in the burial forest coming to life here in West Michigan. We also hope that this case sets precedence and removes barriers for others looking to opening conservation burial grounds around the country.
Please share the news about this case far and wide! The more media coverage it gets, the more awareness brought to conservation burial.
Heartfelt thanks to our attorneys Renée Flaherty and Katrin Marquez, comms manager Phillip Suderman, and all the other wonderful staff we’ve worked with at IJ.
- Peter and Annica Quakenbush
All images in this email provided by the Institute for Justice.
