Living memorial
Protected ecosystem
Natural beauty

Living memorial

Choose a living, lasting memorial

A memorial tree is a private, established tree that serves as a resting place for cremated remains. Ashes are mixed with soil and spread at the base of the tree, becoming forever part of the forest.

Protected ecosystem

Protect forests and local habitats

The purchase of each memorial tree helps protect and restore forestland, sustain wild habitats, and preserve regional heritage. Plus, we’ll plant up to 1,600 reforestation saplings in your honor with our partners at One Tree Planted.

Natural beauty

Rest in the beauty of the forest

Your memorial can represent the connection you share with nature. Instead of a cemetery, loved ones can return to visit and remember you in a beautiful, healing forest.

Protecting over 1,000 acres

Explore our forests from coast to coast

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Point Arena Forest, California
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Point Arena Forest, California

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