Better Place Forests

07/17/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

We'll be at Manny's in SF on July 28th for a community conversation - moderated by Tracy Wheeler of End Well, exploring how families are transforming end-of-life care through personal, eco-conscious, and values-driven practices, with insights from Better Place Forests' Ineke van Waardenburg and Adam Tibbs.

Sign up on Eventbrite: https://buff.ly/RnXGgGy

We hope to see you there! 🌿

With Better Place Forests' Ineke van Waardenburg and Adam Tibbs

06/15/2025

"This Father’s Day, I’m at peace knowing where my dad rests."

"I don’t like visiting headstones. They feel cold. But the forest felt peaceful, and warm. He's not alone in the dark. He’s part of something bigger, still growing, still giving back.

Since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a redwood tree. This was a way to go back to my roots.”

Nancy B., Santa Cruz Memorial Forest

This Father’s Day, we honor dads, fathers, and father figures.
If this message reaches you during a time of grief or loss, please accept our sincere condolences.

06/09/2025

A different kind of memorial...see how one family honored their loved one in the forest.

06/03/2025

A funeral director's personal goodbye.
When Eric N. lost his son, his family turned to the Yosemite Gateway Memorial Forest for peace. Thank you for sharing your incredibly touching and raw story, Eric. Follow him on TikTok at .

06/01/2025

🌲 Tree Spotlight: Ponderosa Pine #450
In our Flagstaff Memorial Forest, this majestic double-trunk Ponderosa Pine stands tall and proud right off the main trail like nature's version of a grand cathedral.

With its striking split trunk and towering height, it's unique and unforgettable. See more of Ponderosa Pine #450 on our website along with other trees available in our Flagstaff forest on our website here. https://buff.ly/uwZy1t8

05/30/2025

Would you choose a tree over a tombstone?

05/28/2025

Today, we're letting the trees do the talking 🌳

If White Fir #290 in our Lake Arrowhead Memorial Forest could share a bit of wisdom, it might say:
“Grow slow. Stand tall. Let the little things fall away."

Come visit this incredible tree and feel its presence for yourself, or read more about it here: https://buff.ly/a3qkyel

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who served, and those we carry with us in memory.

At Better Place Forests, we believe nature offers more than beauty. It offers space to reflect, heal, and feel connected to the ones we love.

We invite you to share who you’re remembering today in the comments. Let their name be spoken, and their story honored.

05/24/2025

How would you spend your time at your Memorial Tree?
Christine R. at our Point Arena Memorial Forest shared what it’s like to spend time at her husband’s Memorial Tree:

“Every visit brings a sense of peace. We sit by his tree, listen to the breeze and birdsong, and let the forest quiet the noise of everyday life. Even the grandkids join us. They love looking for the banana slugs.”

Sometimes the most healing moments are the quietest ones.🤎 Let us know what you love to do when you visit your Memorial Tree. We'd love to hear from you.

05/23/2025

Only 8 days away 🌳

If you’ve been holding onto a loved one’s ashes, waiting for the right moment, this may be it.

We’re partnering with SendOff for a special memorial event on May 31st:
Ashes Among the Oaks in our St. Croix Valley Memorial Forest.

This intimate gathering offers a peaceful way to return ashes to the earth, surrounded by nature. It’s a meaningful way to honor your loved one and find peace in the forest.

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/ydEe3sq

05/22/2025

Today, we're letting the trees do the talking 🌳

If Tanoak #1543 in our Point Arena Memorial Forest could share a bit of wisdom, it might say:�“Growth isn’t always straight. Sometimes, you bend and twist before you rise. But keep reaching, there’s room for you in the light.”

Come visit this magnificent tree for yourself, or read more about it on our website. Link in bio.�https://buff.ly/cnavujj