A proposal to convert a former VFW post in Reddick into an environmentally friendly facility that uses water-based cremation for deceased domestic animals and small livestock is heading to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners for a final decision next week.
Paula Dempsey and Ted Stone will present their request for a special use permit to allow alkaline hydrolysis, commonly known as aquamation, at 19241 N US Highway 441 in Reddick to the board during its planning and zoning meeting on Wednesday, June 17.
The 1.55-acre property, which previously operated as the Orange lake VFW Post 10733, currently holds a community business zoning classification.
On May 27, the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application during its regular meeting…