We’re Becoming a Nonprofit
Renewing our commitment to protecting forestland
and serving people navigating loss.
A Natural Evolution in our Mission
From day one, Better Place Forests has been about more than the trees. At our core, we’ve been dedicated to helping people navigate loss, with nature as their guide—offering meaningful memorials and compassionate grief support, while caring for the earth.
Now, we’re taking an exciting step to ensure that this mission remains at the heart of everything we do.
We’re proud to share that Better Place Forests is evolving into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This transformation allows us to focus entirely on what matters most—supporting people navigating loss and protecting forestland for generations to come.
Why We’re Becoming a Nonprofit
We are in the process of evolving into a nonprofit so we can have an even greater impact.
Prioritizing our Mission
By becoming a nonprofit, we’re putting compassionate service at the heart of everything we do. With the freedom to focus on our mission we can better serve people who navigate the experience of loss through the healing power of nature.
Building Community Partnerships
Our nonprofit status opens doors to building meaningful partnerships with like-minded organizations who are passionate about conserving nature and helping people navigate loss.
Expanding Conservation Efforts
Conservation has always been at the heart of what we do. Becoming a nonprofit strengthens that commitment in countless ways. With eligibility for grants, donations, and philanthropic funding, we will be able to reinvest in conservation efforts.
What This Evolution Means for You
We know you may have questions about how this evolution impacts your experience.
Rest assured, your rights and access remain secure.
Your Memorial Tree is Yours
Your irrevocable rights to access and spread ashes at your designated tree have been recorded with local jurisdictions and your rights to your tree remain firmly in place.
You’ll continue to have the ability to hold Forest Memorials to return ashes to the earth and add personalized Memorial Markers to your tree.
Your Forest is Protected
Our multi-layered approach to forest conservation remains unchanged. Each forest has a forest management plan designed by a professional forester.
Your Memorial Forest will be preserved, protected, and maintained in perpetuity.
Your Forest Access is Ongoing
Forest visits remain a core part of your experience. Year-round forests will stay open except in extreme weather conditions, while seasonal forests will follow existing operations and remain closed in winter months.
Your Service is Still Exceptional
We remain committed to exceptional service. Our team will continue to support you through every step of your Memorial Forest experience, from planning to ash spreading.
Our priority is serving people who are navigating loss and grief through the healing power of nature.
For more customer information about the evolution to nonprofit, visit our Customer FAQs page.
The Future of Better Place Forests
This evolution is an exciting opportunity to deepen our focus on our mission and our commitment to both our customers and the planet. We believe this next chapter allows Better Place Forests to better serve you. Whether you’re a long-time customer, a new supporter, or simply passionate about our mission, your involvement strengthens the impact we can make together.
Over the coming months, we’ll share more updates about this exciting next chapter. Our mission continues at our new website, BetterPlaceForests.org.
