Memorial Trees Honor
Those Who Shaped You
Spring is a season of remembrance and renewal. Create a living
memorial in the forest—a place your family can return to, season
after season, for generations to come.
Find where your family’s place could be.
Create a place to
gather and remember
For many families, creating a memorial is an act of gratitude. The people who raised us, cared for us, shaped our lives in ways that never leave us.
A Memorial Tree creates a place in the forest where love becomes rooted. Where your family can gather, share stories, and feel close.
Find out where your family’s place could be.
Every kind of love deserves
a place to live on
Memorial Trees are for the people who matter most.
Parents
They gave you your first home. A tree gives their memory a lasting one.
Caregivers
People who showed up day after day. A tree is how you show up for them.
Partners
A life shared and built together deserves a place to come back to.
Siblings
The ones who knew you from the beginning. That bond deserves to be honored.
Children
No loss is harder. A tree gives their memory somewhere to live, and keeps them close.
Beloved Pets
Companions who loved unconditionally.
They belong here too.
Tell a Guide who you are honoring to discover your options.
A gift you give to the people you love
Many people choose a Memorial Tree not for someone they’ve lost, but for someone they love enough to plan for. Leave clarity instead of difficult decisions.
Choose the tree yourself
Walk the forest and find the one that feels right, before anyone needs to.
Ease the burden on family
When the time comes, your family can simply gather. Everything else is already in place.
Create a place to return to
A living memorial begins the moment you choose it, not at the end.
An act of love, made now
The best time to choose is before you need to. Your family won’t have to figure it out alone.
Everything your family needs to gather
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.
This May, every Memorial Tree includes a Nature Memorial ceremony for up to 30 guests ($1,000 value), given to your family.
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.
Start the conversation about what’s right for your family.
What Nature Memorial feels like
Ceremonies as unique as
the lives they honor
Every Nature Memorial is shaped by the people in it. The readings you choose, the music you bring, the memories you share. Every ceremony is different.
Discover peace, closure, healing, and personalization.
“There was no crying—just stories, laughter, and joy. It wasn’t the dread of going to a wake. We had pictures and laughter. My daughter played the flute. It was beautiful. That’s exactly what I was looking for.”
Mary Jo K. | Rock River Memorial Forest, IL
“Compared to other funerals, this felt completely different—more connected, more peaceful. He won’t be alone in a coffin. He’ll be growing, nurturing something bigger than all of us. If you have to go, this is how.”
Nancy B. | Santa Cruz Memorial Forest, CA
“Simple, intimate, just me and my two boys. The team let us go at our own pace. What I loved most was being asked what readings we wanted. Then something shifted—the boys got into it. They liked being part of it.”
Kelley J. | Yosemite Memorial Forest, CA
A moment families
remember most
A Nature Memorial is a guided ceremony held beneath the Memorial Tree. It is not a formality. It is a moment.
In the forest together
The journey to the tree is part of the ceremony. Quiet, unhurried, peaceful.
Mixing ashes with soil
Ashes are integrated with native soil and wildflowers. Attendees may participate.
Gathering beneath the tree
Family and loved ones circle the Memorial Tree that will honor a loved one and continue to grow.
Sharing memories and stories
Space to remember out loud—moments, small things, the life that connects everyone.
Returning ashes to the earth
Ashes are returned to the earth at the tree’s base where they become part of the living forest.
Time for quiet reflection
No rush, no schedule. Stay for as long as the family needs, the day is yours.
Talk with a Guide
Planning is easier with someone beside you
Our Guides are not sales representatives. They are people who understand what it means to honor a life.
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Create something beautiful
When ready, your Guide helps you design a memorial that honors the life you're celebrating.
No commitment required. Just a conversation
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.
This May, every Memorial Tree includes a Nature Memorial ceremony for up to 30 guests ($1,000 value), given to your family.
Keepsake Tree
Starting at
$6,200
$129/month
- Spreading Rights for 1
- Trunk Diameter Varies
- Small and Mighty
Legacy Tree
Starting at
$8,500
$176/month
- Spreading Rights for 1
- Trunk Diameter Varies
- Most Popular
Monument Tree
Starting at
$12,900
$268/month
- Spreading Rights for 1
- Trunk Diameter Varies
- Family Favorite
Landmark Tree
Starting at
$18,200
$378/month
- Spreading Rights for 1
- Trunk Diameter Varies
- 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.