We’re here for you
Preparing for a loss
When a loved one is near the end of life, knowing what to do next can feel impossible. We can help.
Let’s figure out next steps together
PREPLAN CREMATION
Advance Cremation Plan
- Ready when needed
- Nothing for family to arrange
- Today’s price locked
PREPLAN MEMORIAL
Living Memorial
- Private Memorial Tree
- Shared Spreading Grove
- Personalized Memorial Ceremony
Nature is at the heart of everything we do
Every step of our process is designed to honor nature, from carbon-neutral cremation to a living memorial in a protected forest.
Carbon-Neutral Cremation
Honoring nature means accounting for our impact.
A Memorial Tree or Spreading Grove
A resting place that grows, gives back, and protects.
Nature Memorial Ceremony
A ceremony in nature that helps families find comfort.
What to expect
What happens when you talk to a Guide
A Guide helps you understand your options, answers your questions, and walks you through next steps—no pressure.
How does it work? What’s included? Is this right for me?
Flame cremation, aquamation, and natural organic reduction.
Explore memorial options you may not know exist.
We’ll help you understand what’s right for you.
You’re under no obligation. This is just a conversation.
We handle the details
We coordinate respectful transportation in California.
Interactive, digital tribute; share stories and photos.
Death certificates, permits and filing handled for you.
We provide resources to help you navigate after-loss.
We offset cremation’s impact through climate action.
A natural resting place in a protected Memorial Forest.
Everything included, one price
Complete Cremation Package
- Carbon neutral
- 10 services included
- 24/7 Guide support
- No hidden fees
Everything included
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Transportation
Coordination and transport from the place of death within 30 miles. -
Secure refrigeration
Secure storage and refrigeration (first five days included). -
Carbon-neutral cremation
Flame cremation through a licensed crematory with carbon offsets included. -
Permits & paperwork
All required authorizations, cremation and disposition permits, documentation, next-of-kin verification, and physician/coroner coordination. -
3 certified death certificates
Filed with county/state agencies; three certified copies ordered and mailed.
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Sustainable urn
A beautiful urn for the return of cremated remains via USPS. -
Online obituary
Interactive obituary with photo uploads, sharing, and memorial messaging. Learn More -
Grief support
Online resources, workshops, and support programming, plus a 6-month Help Texts subscription. Learn More -
Executor guide
A digital guide to navigating estate tasks, account closures, and notifications after loss. -
Ongoing Guide support
Continued support for coordination, questions, memorial planning, and follow-ups.
Memorial Tree
Ashes find a permanent home at a private tree in a protected forest.
Nature Memorial Ceremony
A personalized ceremony with loved ones to return ashes to the earth.
Memorial Marker
A customized bronze marker placed at a tree or grove to honor a life.
We're here whenever you're ready
One conversation is all it takes to move from overwhelmed to having a plan. Our care team is available 24/7.
Talk to a Guide, 24/7
When you’re ready, we’re here.
Explore at your own pace
See the two ways families honor a life.
Questions?
We're here to help.
What if I need cremation services soon, within the next year?
We can help. For those with near-term needs, your advance cremation plan with Better Place will be funded through an annuity to ensure it’s in place when you need it. Talk to a Guide and they can walk you through the right option for your situation. Start Here
What is an annuity?
An annuity is an easy way to set money aside now to cover your cremation costs with Better Place.
Is this available in my state?
Currently, our advance cremation plan is available in California, with additional states coming soon.
What should I do when a loved one is near the end of life?
Knowing what to do next can feel impossible. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
This is a good time to start thinking about the kind of farewell that feels right—one that reflects your values and honors who they are. Better Place offers carbon-neutral cremation options including flame cremation, aquamation, and natural organic reduction, with clear, transparent pricing and the ability to handle everything online or by phone, at your own pace. See cremation options
Can I start funeral planning before someone dies?
Yes—and many families find it’s one of the kindest things they can do. Planning ahead means the hard decisions are already made when the time comes, so you and your family can focus on being together rather than figuring out logistics while grieving. A Guide can walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you take next steps at whatever pace feels right—no pressure, no obligation. Talk to a Guide
Do we have to visit a funeral home?
No. With Better Place, you can complete everything online, in one place. We handle transportation, paperwork, and carbon-neutral cremation (including flame cremation, aquamation, and natural organic reduction) with clear pricing and compassionate care. No funeral home visit needed.
We also take care of the details families often don’t expect: obituaries, executor assistance, and grief support. And when you’re ready, you can add a living memorial—a Memorial Tree or Spreading Grove, Nature Memorial Ceremony and a Memorial Marker in a protected forest.
Can Better Place help with both cremation and memorial options?
Yes. Better Place is the first complete online cremation and memorial platform—handling every detail of end-of-life arrangements with clear pricing, real human guidance, and no funeral home visit required. See our services
What if my loved one has not shared their final wishes?
That’s more common than you might think—and it doesn’t mean you’re starting from scratch. Most families find that once they understand the options, the right path becomes clear.
When you talk to a Guide, there’s no obligation. It’s just a real conversation with someone who understands cremation planning—no funeral home pressure, just honest guidance. They can help you:
- Understand your cremation options and what each one costs
- Know what paperwork is required—death certificates, cremation authorization, and permits
- Coordinate transportation and carbon-neutral cremation
- Plan a meaningful memorial in nature, whenever you’re ready
