Our forests are protected lands, carefully chosen for their ecological value, their beauty, and their importance to the communities around them. When we protect a forest, we protect everything in it. That’s the commitment behind everything we do.
Each of our nine Memorial Forests is cared for through long-term stewardship—actively managed and ecologically maintained. When ashes return to the earth, they become part of a living forest. Your memorial doesn’t just rest in nature. It helps safeguard it.
Long-term care of each forest: ecological monitoring, trail maintenance, and ongoing access for all families.
No concrete vaults, no embalming chemicals, minimal development. Our process honors the earth and leaves the land far better.
Our forests connect to broader ecological networks, creating safe passage for wildlife including at-risk species.
Our protected forests span America—from the redwoods of the Mendocino Coast and mountain meadows of the Sierra Nevada, to the limestone bluffs above the Mississippi River and the Berkshires ridgeline forest. These are some of the most beautiful, biodiverse places left in this country.
Each was chosen because it’s biodiverse, ecologically significant, and at risk of being lost to development. Each is now permanently protected, actively managed and cared for in perpetuity.
Conservation is built on relationships—with the communities surrounding our forests, with local experts who know the land, and with organizations who share our commitment to protecting it.
Our Memorial Forests are not just a place to hold memorials and visit, but a lasting act of stewardship, a return to the natural cycle of life.
Choose a private tree in one of our forests as a final resting place. Memorial Trees are available via our sister company Better Place.
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