CALIFORNIA
Santa Cruz Memorial Forest
Become a part of a redwood forest nestled in the mountains
Explore the Forest
Browse trees online or in forest with a Guide
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What makes the Santa Cruz Forest Special
Towering Coastal Redwoods
Abundant Wildlife
Peaceful Spring-fed Pond
Experience the forest sights and sounds
Our Guides will bring the forest to life with an online tour, or visit in-person to feel the magic firsthand.
Available Trees in Santa Cruz
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Join the Santa Cruz Community
Connect with people who love nature as much as you do.
Redwoods are the strongest tree—they represent a stableness and a security that I feel represents us.
Kathy P. & Joey O.
This is a thoughtful, environmentally smart approach to end-of-life. I appreciate that my children will have a place other than a cemetery to visit.
Francine S.
Explore with a Better Place Forests Guide
Browse and shop the Santa Cruz Forest with one-on-one support from a Guide. You can choose favorites online or visit the forest in-person to find your forever tree.
Visiting the Santa Cruz Forest
Forest Visiting Hours
Thursday – Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
by appointment only – schedule below
Contact Us
- 831-777-2023
- [email protected]
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Buzzard Lagoon Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Schedule
In-Forest Services
Getting started? Find your tree.
Customers can visit or begin the Forest Memorial process.
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Existing Customer Visit
Forest Memorial
Upcoming Events
Better Place Forests 101: Intro to the Santa Cruz Memorial Forest
Join us for a guided walk through your local memorial forest.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
11:00 AM or 2:00 PM
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trees with a Guide
Find the tree that speaks to you by exploring trees online or in-forest.
Trees embody vitality and wisdom. I want my ashes mingled with that miraculous joy. When my great granddaughter grows up, she can come to Better Place Forests, hug Tall Red, listen to the forest sing and smile.
Frannielee L. Santa Cruz Forest, California