In the past, cemeteries functioned as sacred burial spaces but also as frequently visited park spaces used for recreation. Contemporary cemeteries contain expanses of lawn littered with headstones and primarily serve as mournful destinations for those grieving. With the rise in popularity of natural burials and environmental concern, this thesis aims to return cemeteries to the multifunctional use by incorporating ecosystem services into the initial design. The goal of this research is to determine design standards to maximize ecosystem services in future natural burial cemeteries. To determine the design standards, case studies will be conducted on existing natural burial cemeteries in the southeast region: Honey Creek Woodland, Milton Fields, and Greenhaven Preserve. Additionally, interviews with the cemetery managers at these locations will provide further insight on the management and design intent of the site. Once the design standards are created, they will be tested on a new natural burial cemetery.