Let’s find your place in the forest together

Memorial Tree pricing increases May 1

If you’re wondering whether a Memorial Tree could be right for your situation, a conversation with a Guide can help you see your options clearly.

No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.

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What happens when
you talk to a Guide

This isn’t a sales call, it’s a conversation.

You ask questions. They answer honestly.


There’s no obligation. Find out how Memorial Trees work and if it’s right for your family.

You explore options at your pace.

Guides can show you trees that match what
you’re looking for. No timelines. No pressure.

You don’t have to have it all figured out.


Guides answer questions about cremation, placement, and the memorial ceremony.

You get clarity—not a pitch.


This isn’t about pushing you to a decision. It’s about helping you understand what’s right for you.

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A memorial that grows

Traditional memorials mark an ending. A Memorial Trees is different—it’s about creating a living legacy.

Your own private place in a protected forest

A Memorial Tree isn’t just your tree, it’s your place of belonging. Somewhere to visit now and forever.

A couple sits quietly on a hillside overlooking a forested valley under a clear blue sky.

Perched high with sweeping views, or secluded in an ancient canopy.

Where wildflowers bloom in spring and wildlife passes through all year.

Three people walk together along a path near a lake.

Where wildflowers bloom in spring and wildlife passes through all year.

Finding the right tree—the species, size, and location—is personal. A Guide can help with all of it.

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More than a memorial.
A conservation act.

Each of our nine Memorial Forests is permanently protected by conservation partnerships—actively managed and ecologically maintained.

When ashes return to the earth at a Memorial Tree, they become part of a living forest. Your memorial doesn’t just rest in nature. It helps safeguard it.

Conservation

Forest management, habitat preservation, and biodiversity support—tailored to each forest’s unique ecology.

Stewardship

Long-term care of each forest: trail maintenance, ecological monitoring and ongoing access for families.

Forever Protected

Legal conservation easements mean our forests can’t be developed or disturbed. Your memorial is permanent.

Carbon Sequestration

Our forests actively capture and store carbon—meaningful contribution to climate health that compounds over time.

Minimal Footprint

No concrete vaults, no embalming chemicals. Our process honors the earth and leaves the land better.

Wildlife Corridors

Our forests connect to broader ecological networks, creating safe passage for at-risk wildlife.

Learn how your final act becomes lasting conservation.

Six steps to secure
your Memorial Tree

Creating your resting place in nature is easier than you think. No pressure. No sales tactics. 

1

Choose your forest

Choose from 9 protected Memorial Forests

2

Select Tree Species

Select a native tree that tells your unique story.

3

Choose Tree Size

Choose from 4 tree sizes to celebrate life.

4

Select Payment

Pay in full or over time.

5

Create Memorial

Forest Memorial with Memorial Marker.

6

Visit Forest

Return anytime for ongoing connection.

Find your tree, lock in your price

Secure your tree before May 1 to lock in today’s pricing. Every tree includes spreading rights for one person—add family at $1,500, and pets at $300.

Keepsake Tree

Starting at

$6,200

$135/month

Legacy Tree

Starting at

$8,500

$185/month

MOST POPULAR

Monument Tree

Starting at

$12,900

$280/month

Landmark Tree

Starting at

$18,200

$396/month

We’re here to help you choose your tree’s size, species, and forest at your pace—no pressure, just caring guidance.

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Ready to explore your options?

Talk to a Guide to explore trees online or in-forest. No pressure, just helpful conversation.

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Thank You for Joining Us

By staying connected, you’re helping us grow a future where Memorial Forests provide peace, healing, and a lasting legacy in nature.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to honor a loved one, you can still explore Memorial Trees on our main site.

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We’re evolving into a nonprofit, but our commitment remains the same.

You can continue to find a Memorial Tree and plan memorial services at BetterPlaceForest.com—same mission, same forests.