The Forest Conservation Burial Ground of Southern Oregon

03/19/2026

What’s so “green” about a green or natural burial? They might be new terms, but it’s the old-fashioned way of doing things.

Green burial requires non-toxic preparation of the body and use of shrouds or containers made from organic material. At its core, a green or natural burial actively benefits the environment and its inhabitants through:

🌱 low carbon footprint and carbon sequestration
🌱 conservation land management
🌱 protecting worker health (no toxic chemicals!)

Interested in learning more? Check out or give us a call.

03/17/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP for our Spring Equinox event this weekend! We’ll be offering a guided tour of the burial grounds and gathering together for a fireside chat to share meditations and musings on spring: life, death, and everything in between!

Tour starts at 2pm. Please RSVP ahead of time at the link in our bio. Dress warm and see you there!

03/13/2026

Looking for more tools? Check out these local resources for living and dying in the Rogue Valley.

SOLADA: The Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance provides end of life resources, a provider directory, workshops, and hosts death cafes in multiple locations.

OLLI SOU Spring Courses: “Care Circles: Informal Aging Support” and “End of Life Preparation”are two of the many fabulous Life Planning offerings in OLLI SOU’s Spring Session. Open registration begins March 16.

Senior Fair Tuesday, March 24 at Rogue X in Medford connects seniors with essential resources. Consult with knowledgeable experts and uncover new ways to enrich your life.

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03/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce we’re now offering packets of native seeds! These precious seeds will be incorporated into our grave closing process, available to be spread by friends and family at the time of burial. Additional packets will also be available as living memorials to be planted at home or given away in honor of your loved ones and the land in which they have been laid to rest.

Our seed mix contains ten species of wildflowers and five species of grasses, all native to our land, which are mixed with dried compost for ease of spreading. We hope you’ll enjoy the magic of seeing new life emerge for years to come.

Just coming up to the ranch for a visit? Pick up a pack in the farm store.

03/06/2026

Do you like doing things yourself? In Oregon, we have a lot of power to decide what happens to us after we die.

Most of the tasks performed by funeral homes can be done at home by friends and family, and you can even be buried on your own property (there are rules, of course).

One of our favorite resources is the Oregon Funeral Resourses and Education site - oregonfuneral.org -  it is dedicated to providing Oregonians with information about our legal rights and available resources when death occurs. The site is designed to help Oregonians be better equipped to provide meaningful, hands-on care for the dead. Check them out!

02/26/2026

Join us Sunday, March 22 to celebrate the Spring Equinox and get to know The Forest!

2pm - Guided group tour through the burial ground (please rsvp at the link in our bio)

3pm - Fireside springtime meditation. Dress warm and bring a hot beverage!

You can check the weather and driving conditions ahead of time on our website. All are welcome!

02/18/2026

Life and death happen all year round, under every imaginable circumstance.

The earth knows what to do, and so do we. We’re here to help.

02/12/2026

Did we miss you?

We’ve discovered a glitch caused us to miss an unknown number of emails over the past month. Any inquiries sent to us through our website contact forms since January ~12th have not been received. We’ve fixed the issue now, so please reach out again if we haven’t responded! Thank you for your patience and understanding.

02/12/2026

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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

'We Remember Them' by Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Riemer

At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn; We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends; We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength; We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart; We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make; We remember them.
When we have joy that we crave to share; We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs; We remember them.
For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us, We remember them.