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An older woman with white hair resting her hand on a tree trunk while looking upward with a delighted expression at the Memorial Tree.

Memorial Trees:
A Place For Love To Live On

Memorial Trees are protected places in nature where love finds a home—where partners rest side by side, families gather across generations, and memories live on in living forests.

What is a Memorial Tree?

A place where love grows

A Memorial Tree isn’t just a tree—its your place to belong. Where loved ones are remembered together and life continues in a place that’s protected forever.

A place that reflects your values

Natural, meaningful, and aligned with how you want to be remembered.

A place that grows with your family

Share your tree with partners, children, parents, and beloved pets over time.

A place to return to for generations

Visit whenever you need to remember, gather, or simply be close to those you love.

This isn’t an ending. It’s the next chapter—where love finds a natural home and life goes on.

Memorial tree with a bronze marker at its base, symbolizing lasting peace for families and nature in a protected forest.
Who shares Memorial Trees?

A place where everyone you love belongs

Memorial Trees welcome relationships that matter most. Whether you're planning now or leaving space for those who'll come after, your tree holds room for:

Partners

Rest together in the same protected
place, side-by-side in nature.

Parents

Give ashes a resting place in nature
where you can visit and feel close.

Children

Share the same tree, giving families
a permanent place of connection.

Loved Ones

Honor bonds you’ve built, your tree
is yours to share as you choose.

Future Generations

Memorial Trees grow with your family,
add family and pets over time.

Pets

Include companions whole brought
joy and love into your life and home.

Why a Memorial Tree?

Honor connections, protect nature

Memorial Trees offer something traditional memorials can’t: a living place where families gather, healing grows, and love continues.

It’s not an ending—it’s a new beginning. One rooted in renewal, connection, and the understanding that love needs a place to live on.

A multi-generational family sitting on wooden bridge with legs hanging over the edge, enjoying time together in forest setting.

Forest Stories

Stories of togetherness

Hear from families who found their place to belong.

Planning Together

“We wanted a natural resting place together that feels like home—where we nourish the earth. That’s important to us.”

Dana D. | Rock River Memorial Forest, IL

Dana and Laura stand together in front of their chosen Memorial Tree to share at Rock River Memorial Forest in Illinois.

Together Again

“Knowing Don and I will be together again is so comforting. When I bought his tree, there was no doubt—I’d be there with him.”

Ginger P. | Flagstaff Memorial Forest, Arizona

The Pottinger family gathers at Don's Memorial Tree after his Nature Memorial ceremony. His wife Ginger takes comfort knowing she and her family will join him at the tree one day.

Coming Home

“Knowing we’ll be reunited here together at the end is a very loving feeling. It’s just perfect for our family, like coming home.”

Pam G. | St. Croix Valley Memorial Forest, MN

The Groves siblings stand in a circle holding hands around the Memorial Tree for their mother and father, that will one day be home to the entire family.

Together Forever

“My heart is at peace knowing he’s part of this beautiful forest where we can visit—and eventually, we’ll be there with him.”

Jessica N. | Point Arena Memorial Forest, CA

Close-up of a Pet Tribute featuring a nest at the base of a Memorial Tree where ashes were spread of beloved dog Louie and his picture.
What’s included?

Everything you need for a meaningful memorial

Guide-led Nature Memorial

Personalized planning and support for the ceremony.

Legal Spreading Experience

All legal permits and paperwork is handled for you.

Customized Memorial Marker

Heavy-duty bronze marker to honor your loved one.

Forever Forest Access

Visit the forest anytime to remember and reconnect.

A young boy looking up at the trees with his father in the background.

Guided memorials,
unique as your loved one

Close-up of a customized Memorial Marker installed at the base of a Memorial Tree.

Memorial Markers,
customized to tell your story

Plan Together this February

A place together in the forest

When you purchase a Memorial Tree this February, spreading rights for a second person are included.

This is your invitation to plan together. To rest side by side. To create a place where love continues.

What's Included
An older couple, each with white hair, walk hand in hand through the forest.
Gathering Together

A place families return to together

Your Memorial Tree becomes a gathering place—somewhere families return not just once, but across seasons, years, and generations.

Young girl with blonde hair gently touches a Memorial Tree while looking up at the canopy in the forest, standing beside her grandfather.

Ceremonies that matter

Hold a memorial in the forest where your loved one will rest. Create meaningful moments, from intimate gatherings to celebrations with dozens.

Portrait of a smiling multi-generational family in a forest setting on a sunny day.

Generations connected

Adults visit parents. Kids meet family they never knew. Your Memorial Tree becomes part of your family’s history—a living legacy passed down.

Young woman and older man lead a group of people hiking on a forest trail.

Return visits

Return whenever grief resurfaces or joy needs sharing. Walk trails together, bring family, mark anniversaries, or simply enjoy your tree.

How it Works

Six steps to secure your shared Memorial Tree

Creating your resting place in nature is easier than you think. No pressure. No sales tactics. Just caring guidance for you and whoever you’re planning with.

1

Choose Your Forest

Select 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

Nature Memorial with Memorial Marker.

6

Visit Forest

Visit Forest
Return anytime for ongoing connection.

Memorial Forest Locations

Find your perfect Memorial Tree together

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.

Memorial Forests Map
Point Arena Memorial Forest
Santa Cruz Memorial Forest
Yosemite Memorial Forest
Lake Arrowhead Memorial Forest
Flagstaff Memorial Forest
St Croix Memorial Forest
Rock River Memorial Forest
Litchfield Memorial Forest
Berkshires Memorial Forest, MA
Memorial Tree Pricing

A Memorial Tree for every family

This February, spreading rights for 2 people are included with every Memorial Tree. Create a place where you can be together forever. Additional loved ones and pets can be added anytime: $1,500 per person, $300 per pet.

Women touches the narrow trunk of tree in a forest setting, representing a small and mighty Keepsake Tree.

Keepsake Tree

Starting at

$5,900

$122/month

Women hugs the trunk of tree with her arms almost completely wrapping the tree's trunk, representing the most popular Legacy Tree.

Legacy Tree

Starting at

$7,900

$164/month

Women hugs the trunk of tree with her arms halfway wrapping the tree's trunk, representing the family favorite Monument Tree.

Monument Tree

Starting at

$11,900

$274/month

Women hugs the trunk of massive tree with her arms barely extended around the tree's trunk, representing the largest 1% of the forest Landmark Tree.

Landmark Tree

Starting at

$16,900

$351/month

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

Smiling older woman balances on a fallen tree trunk while her partner holds her hand on a forest trail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?

A Memorial Tree is a private tree in a protected forest where ashes are returned to the earth. It’s a natural, lasting alternative to burial.

You can explore trees and locations on a virtual tour with a Guide, who will help you find the right fit.

Yes. Memorial Trees can be shared with family, friends, and pets over time.

Yes. Memorial Trees can be shared with family, friends, and pets over time.

Yes. All of our nine protected forest locations have Memorial Trees available.

Absolutely. Your Memorial Tree is a place to gather. Family, friends, and pets are welcome to visit and remember your loved one, walk peaceful trails, or simply spend time in nature.

Yes. You can explore Memorial Trees and Memorial Forest locations on a virtual tour with a Guide, who will help you find the right fit. Once you purchase your Memorial Tree you also have the option of holding a Nature Memorial ceremony and commemorating your loved one with a Memorial Marker at the tree in their honor, which is included with your Memorial Tree purchase.

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Still have questions?

Ready to explore
your options together?

Talk to a Guide to explore trees online or in-forest, whether you are planning alone or with loved ones.

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