Better Place Forests

Death isn't easy to talk about. Thank you Valerie for talking with our COO Ineke van Waardenburg about your experience of losing your mother, and for highlighting Better Place Forests for those who want an environmentally-friendly, beautiful resting place.

“Joyous” “Beyond beautiful.”  “Unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.” These are real quotes from Better Place Forests customers after their Forest Memorial. Learn more about how Forest Memorials work: https://lnkd.in/gJzVM-_Q

We love to see the momentum grow for returning to the earth naturally! Great work from our partners at Mueller Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services to help get this legislation passed!

On planning a Forest Memorial for a parent:  Melissa knew her father wanted to be cremated, but she didn’t know what else. An adventurous spirit, he loved riding his motorcycle across the country and visiting National Parks. An urn on the mantle won’t do. Melissa worked with the Better Place Forests Guides to create a Forest Memorial for her dad in the Lake Arrowhead Forest. “ My experience with them was amazing, from start to finish. Everyone I worked with was incredibly helpful, kind, supportive, and compassionate. I couldn’t have asked for anything more! Having the Forest Memorial allowed me to be in that moment, and it helped me process what happened. It was very powerful, in this beautiful, serene place to return his ashes to the earth.” If you’re interested in having a 2024 Forest Memorial, talk to a Guide to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_fFqFzC

What color is the future of deathcare in America? Green. This weekend we spoke at the Green Funeral Expo at Mueller Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services. Water cremation, green burial, and Conservation Memorial Forests - it's invigorating to see the growing options for those who want a natural final resting place. Thank you to Interra Green Burial by Mueller Memorial for hosting - we can't wait to come back!

"I had been looking for the right place for my husband's ashes for 5 years when I learned about Better Place Forests. I worked with the staff to create a beautiful ceremony that included readings, music, and spreading wildflower seeds. It was such a comforting experience to share my husband's story. Someday, I will have my own Forest Memorial. I have a future final resting place where my loved ones will be able to find peace.” -Julie S. Rock River Memorial Forest, Illinois To learn more about forever in Better Place Forests Rock River: https://lnkd.in/gvEFHdxX 

"Post cremation products are here to stay" We were recently featured in Funeral Director Daily. With 80% of Americans expected to choose cremation by 2045, it's natural that families are looking for new and sustainable ways to honor their loved ones. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/esew7B5W

🌿Thank you to Mueller Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services for being a trusted partner in St. Paul, Minnesota! 🌿 Since 1946, Mueller Memorial has been serving the St. Paul community. A pioneer in green options, (explore Interra Green Burial by Mueller Memorial)  offers green burial, aquamation, and human composting. We celebrate green end-of-life options and the caring service that Mueller provides to all families.

Each and every Memorial Tree makes such a big impact. Thank you to our nonprofit partner Arbor Day Foundation for sharing!

“Mixing the ashes with the soil - our guests' reaction was “This is so Andre.” It is one more step in our healing.” Deb L. - Flagstaff Memorial Forest, Arizona Deb and Gary lost their son Andre in a tragic accident. 2 years after his death, they had a Forest Memorial in his honor. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gTUe3ZFM