What makes the Rock River Forest Special
Riverfront Views
Abundant Wildlife
Diverse Tree Species
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.
VISITING
Better Place Forests Rock River
- 815-247-2487
- rock.river@betterplaceforests.org
- 1950 N River Rd Oregon, IL 61061
Forest Memorials
A natural ceremony that unites people and memories in the heart of the forest. Ashes are combined with soil and placed at the base of your tree, rejoining the cycle of life.
2025
Forest Memorial Pricing
$100
for unattended spreading (no guests)
$500
for up to 10 guests
$750
For 11 to 20 guests
$1,000
for 21 to 30 guests
$1,500
for 31 or more guests
Memorial Markers
A custom inscribed marker anchored near the base of your tree, marking your place in the forest. You can purchase memorial markers for people and pets.
$500
Memorial Marker
(max of 4 per tree)
Some limitations based on tree size.
Pet Tributes
Included with your $300 pet spreading, pet tributes honor our furry family members. Our Forest Guides will partner with you to honor your pet.
$0
Pet Tributes
for up to 10 guests
$0
Pet Tributes
Pet laid to rest during a Forest Memorial
Find the tree just right for you
Choose the Memorial Tree size that’s the perfect fit for you and your loved ones. Additional spreadings can be added to any tree size: $1,500 per person and $300 per pet.
Rock River
Memorial Tree Sizes
Keepsake Tree
Starting at
$6,200
$135/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 1 Person
- Up to 6” Diameter
- Small and Mighty
Legacy Tree
Starting at
$8,500
$185/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 1 Person
- Up to 11” Diameter
- Most Popular
MOST POPULAR
Monument Tree
Starting at
$12,900
$280/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 1 Person
- Up to 23” Diameter
- Family Favorite
Landmark Tree
Starting at
$18,200
$396/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 1 Person
- Up to 100” Diameter
- Largest 1% of the Forest
Trusted Support for What Comes Next
We’ve partnered with Everis, founded by the team behind Better Place Forests, to guide your full journey—from choosing a Memorial Tree to cremation, insurance, and digital memorials.
Your forest and ceremony remain with Better Place Forests. Everis is here to support the rest.
Rock River
Memorial Tree Species
White Oak
Majestic and hardy.
Can live up to 600 years.
Starting at
$6,200
$135/month
Hackberry
Strong and deep-rooted.
Heralded as one tough tree.
Starting at
$6,200
$135/month
Black Cherry
Elegant and versatile. Produces
sweet, dark fruit, growing up
to 100 feet tall.
Starting at
$6,200
$135/month
The Spreading Grove
A shared resting place for ashes in the forest, with ceremony and marker included. Starting at $2,250.
Rock River
Forest Stories
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