Memorial Trees:
A Living Choice
Most people don’t know they have more than one option. A Memorial Tree is a place in a protected forest—somewhere real, somewhere you can return to, somewhere that grows.
Just one conversation can clarify your options.
No pressure. No obligation.
It comes down to three things
What happens to the body?
What happens to the ashes?
Where does remembrance live?
A Memorial Tree is a natural answer to this question.
A traditional cemetery
isn't the only answer
Memorial Trees honor life differently than cemeteries.
- A living forest, not a row of tombstones
- Somewhere that reflects your love of nature
- Preserved within a conservation forest, forever
- A peaceful, uplifting place you’ll want to return to
- Share with people and pets across generations
Still figuring it out? A Guide can walk you through it.
People like you choose Memorial Trees
The common thread isn’t tradition, it’s values.
People who love
the outdoors
Those happiest outside in nature,
in a forest, on a trail, near water.
People who care
about the planet
Conservation matters; they want their
resting place to matter to the earth too.
People who want
something simple
No formal ceremony.
Just something meaningful and lasting.
Couples who are
planning together
Side by side at the same tree.
One place that holds both of them.
Adult children who
want to visit parents
Not out of obligation, but whenever
they feel like they need connection.
Families who want
to stay together
One tree, shared by family
and pets for generations.
When ashes are still at home
Holding ashes and not
sure what comes next?
Sometimes keeping ashes at home feels right, until it starts to feel unfinished.
Holding ashes and wondering what comes next? A Memorial Tree gives ashes a permanent home.
- Give ashes a final resting place in nature
- You can keep some ashes and spread some
- Hold a ceremony as unique as your loved one
- Visit when you need to remember or feel close
Wondering what comes next?
Cremation answers one question,
Memorial Trees answer another
Cremation
A clear, simple and practical first step
Ashes
Held, until you’re ready (days, weeks or years)
Memorial Tree
A living place where remembrance lives
Memorial experiences look different for every family
A Guide helps you figure out what makes sense for you—starting with the tree and finishing with a ceremony that feels like the person you’re honoring.
Start with a Memorial Tree
Choose a species, size, and individual tree in a location that speaks to you.
Shape the Nature Memorial
Celebratory, religious or secular ceremony. Add personal rituals, share letters or songs.
Decide who attends
Intimate or large gatherings—family, friends, and pets are all welcome.
Customize the Memorial Marker
Up to 180 characters across 6 lines—name, dates, a quote, or whatever feels right.
Do it when you're ready
The ceremony can happen days, months, or years after purchase. Whenever you’re ready.
How to explore your options
One conversation,
clear answers
A call with a Guide takes about thirty minutes. You ask questions, they answer them honestly. No pitch, no pressure to decide.
- Whether Memorial Tree fits their situation
- What the process looks like start to finish
- What they’d do next if they move forward
That’s it. And most people say it’s the first time they felt clear about any of this.
Everything is taken care of
A Memorial Tree
A private tree in a protected conservation
forest—yours, in perpetuity.
Legal Ash Spreading
Permits, documentation, all of it—handled
for you before the day.
Guide-Led Ceremony
Your Guide helps shape the ceremony
around what you actually want.
Custom Memorial Marker
Bronze marker placed at the tree. Your
words—name, dates, whatever feels right.
Forever Protected
A Stewardship Trust preserves the forest
and its ecosystem in perpetuity.
Ongoing Access
The forest is yours to return to, any time.
Bring family, friends and pets.
A Memorial Tree for every family
Every tree includes spreading rights for one person. Add family and pets over time: $1,500 per person, $300 per pet. Choose the tree size that fits your family.
Keepsake Tree
Starting at
$5,900
$122/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 2 People
- Trunk Diameter Varies by Forest
- Small and Mighty
Legacy Tree
Starting at
$7,900
$164/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 2 People
- Trunk Diameter Varies by Forest
- Most Popular
Monument Tree
Starting at
$11,900
$274/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 2 People
- Trunk Diameter Varies by Forest
- Family Favorite
Landmark Tree
Starting at
$16,900
$351/month
- The Right to Spread Ashes for 2 People
-
Trunk Diameter
Varies by Forest - Largest 1% of the Forest
Your Guide can help you choose your tree’s size, species, and forest.
Find your perfect Memorial Tree
Choose from nine protected forests with native tree species. Each forest is a place of natural beauty where families can gather and rest together—protected forever, accessible always.
West Coast
Southwest & Midwest
Northeast
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Where do I start?
Start with a call. You don’t need to have anything figured out first. A Guide will ask a few questions, answer yours, and by the end you’ll have a much clearer picture—even if you don’t do anything else that day.
What is a Memorial Tree?
It’s a real tree—your tree—in a protected Memorial Forest. When someone passes, their ashes are returned to the earth at the base of it. The tree stays. The forest stays. Families can visit whenever they want, for generations.
How do families choose a Memorial Tree?
Usually by talking to a Guide first. They’ll walk you through the forests, show you different trees, and help you get a feel for what fits. There’s no obligation to buy anything on the call.
Can more than one person be included?
Yes. A lot of couples buy a tree together and plan to share it. You can also add family members and pets to the same tree over time, at any point.
Can pets be included?
Yes. Pets are $300 to add, and they can be part of the same tree as your family members.
Are Memorial Trees available in every Everis forest?
Yes. All nine forests have Memorial Trees available. Your Guide can help you explore each location.
Can families visit their Memorial Tree?
Absolutely! That’s one of the things families love most about it. You can come back any time, bring whoever you want, and walk the trails. It’s your tree.
What if I already have ashes—can they be placed at a Memorial Tree?
You can still do this. A lot of families come to us months or even years after a loss. You pick your tree, plan your ceremony when you’re ready, and your Guide takes care of everything from there.
Still have questions?
Explore Memorial Tree
options with a Guide
Talk to a Guide to explore trees online or in-forest, for yourself or a loved one.
Have Questions?
Have Questions?
A Guide can walk you through your options in about 30 minutes.