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Can you choose not to have a funeral?
September 20, 2021 by
What is grief counseling, and how can it help?
September 17, 2021 by
Why do people choose cremation today?
September 16, 2021 by
How to reserve your memorial tree in the Santa Cruz mountains
September 15, 2021 by
How to deal with the grief of losing a parent
September 6, 2021 by
7 questions you should ask yourself when choosing a memorial
September 2, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay in Santa Cruz
August 27, 2021 by
Complete end-of-life planning guide
August 26, 2021 by
15 ways to live life with no regrets
August 25, 2021 by
What is a letter of instruction, and why might you need one?
August 24, 2021 by
Jewish memorial service traditions and etiquette
August 23, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay in Rock River
August 22, 2021 by
Catholic funeral traditions and customs
August 21, 2021 by
7 steps to finding personal fulfillment in life
August 20, 2021 by
6 popular funeral alternatives
August 19, 2021 by
Learn how to deal with grief in a healthy way
August 18, 2021 by
How to grieve the loss of a spouse
August 17, 2021 by
How to express sympathy for the death of a loved one
August 16, 2021 by
8 thoughtful ways to honor a loved one
August 13, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay in Litchfield Hills
August 12, 2021 by
The 10 best keepsakes made from ashes
August 10, 2021 by
The difference between power of attorney vs. guardianship
August 9, 2021 by
How to express sympathy for the loss of a pet
August 6, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay while visiting Yosemite Gateway
August 5, 2021 by
9 healthy ways to grieve the loss of a pet
August 4, 2021 by
Why a goodbye letter is the most important letter you will write
August 3, 2021 by
Coming to Southern California — Better Place Forests Lake Arrowhead!
August 2, 2021 by
How long does it take to get ashes after cremation?
July 29, 2021 by
Everything you need to know about pet cremation services
July 28, 2021 by
How has COVID-19 changed American attitudes about death?
July 27, 2021 by
What to say instead of sorry for your loss? Try these 35 alternatives
July 23, 2021 by
Death Doulas: Guiding people through life’s final transition
July 22, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay in the Berkshires
July 21, 2021 by
How you can turn your loved one's ashes into jewelry
July 20, 2021 by
What does the Bible say about cremation?
July 20, 2021 by
Start planning your legacy: how to organize end-of-life documents
July 19, 2021 by
Announcing our newest forest — Yosemite Gateway!
July 14, 2021 by
National Forest Week 2021: What it is and why we celebrate
July 13, 2021 by
10 songs about death to help you grieve
July 12, 2021 by
Memorial service ideas for family and loved ones
July 5, 2021 by
Things to do and places to stay in St. Croix Valley
July 2, 2021 by
How to send condolences
July 1, 2021 by
How much does it cost to cremate a dog?
June 28, 2021 by
What to write in a sympathy card
June 24, 2021 by
The 6 best places to see redwoods in California
June 17, 2021 by
How to write a eulogy for your loved one
June 16, 2021 by
The benefits of nature for health and wellbeing
June 11, 2021 by
Finding an LGBTQ+ inclusive end-of-life option: One couple’s story
June 10, 2021 by
Hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona
June 8, 2021 by
A guide to veteran memorials at Better Place Forests
May 28, 2021 by
Dramatic views and breathtaking aspens in Better Place Forests Flagstaff
May 26, 2021 by
Discover the vibrant history around Better Place Forests Rock River
May 21, 2021 by
Meet our conservation partners at the National Forest Foundation
May 20, 2021 by
Coming soon to California’s Sierra Nevada: Better Place Forests Yosemite Gateway and Better Place Forests Western Sierra
May 17, 2021 by
Honoring frontline workers: Our partnership with the Arizona Nurses Association
May 13, 2021 by
Discover the grandeur of Better Place Forests Rock River
May 10, 2021 by
Our commitment to cultural heritage preservation in Flagstaff
May 7, 2021 by
What you need to know about spreading your pet’s ashes in a memorial forest
May 6, 2021 by
What is human composting?
May 4, 2021 by
Announcing our second Midwest forest — Better Place Forests Rock River!
April 28, 2021 by
40 years in the Berkshires: Dwight’s legacy of forest conservation
April 23, 2021 by
How Better Place Forests is dedicated to conserving and protecting the planet
April 22, 2021 by
Explore the new forest sections in Better Place Forests St. Croix Valley
April 16, 2021 by
Creating a unique celebration of life: how to plan a living funeral
April 7, 2021 by
Falling in love and spending eternity in Flagstaff
April 5, 2021 by
What is Better Place Forests?
April 1, 2021 by
Reflecting on the past year: What we’ve learned from COVID-19
March 19, 2021 by
Meet our newest forest! Better Place Forests Berkshires
March 17, 2021 by
Reunite in the forest: Our multiple ash spreading policy
March 12, 2021 by
International Women's Day: Celebrating the women of Better Place Forests
March 7, 2021 by
National Wildlife Day: The flora and fauna of Better Place Forests Flagstaff
March 3, 2021 by
Memorial celebrations from around the world
March 1, 2021 by
Announcing our second Midwest forest: Better Place Forests Rock River coming soon!
February 22, 2021 by
Your legacy is safe with us: our Peace of Mind guarantee
February 19, 2021 by
Can Catholics be cremated?
February 17, 2021 by
Together Forever: two sisters creating a new family tradition
February 12, 2021 by
Together Forever: creating a legacy of love in the redwoods
February 11, 2021 by
Together Forever: the newlyweds that chose eternity amongst the aspens
February 10, 2021 by
Together Forever: one mother’s choice to leave a meaningful legacy for her son
February 9, 2021 by
Open for Tours! Welcome to Better Place Forests Litchfield Hills
February 4, 2021 by
Creating a better legacy: why one woman chose a redwood over a burial plot
January 29, 2021 by
Winter in Point Arena and welcoming our community back to the forest
January 28, 2021 by
Coming soon to beautiful Massachusetts: Better Place Forests Berkshires
January 27, 2021 by
Top 5 reasons why people are planning memorials in their 40's and 50's
January 22, 2021 by
Protecting beauty and ritual: the ins and outs of forest and tree protection
January 19, 2021 by
What makes a Better Place Forests memorial ceremony unique
December 15, 2020 by
What you need to know: Cost of a Traditional Burial vs. Ashes in a Memorial Forest
December 10, 2020 by
Why the holiday season is the time to talk about end-of-life planning
December 7, 2020 by
Announcing our expansion to the Northeast: Better Place Forests Litchfield Hills
November 16, 2020 by
Fall in Flagstaff and giving back to our community
November 9, 2020 by
What can we learn from Día de los Muertos?
October 29, 2020 by
The rise of green funerals and cremation: the options you need to know
October 26, 2020 by
Better Place Forests wins awards for Happiest Employees, Best Perks and Benefits
October 16, 2020 by
It’s Official! Better Place Forests St. Croix Valley Now Open for Virtual Tours
October 14, 2020 by
Meet Terri, Forest Manager. Hear how losing her parents inspires her to give back.
October 12, 2020 by
Choosing cremation? Here are some unique options
October 5, 2020 by
Better Place Customer Spencer Talks to The Breeze’s Carolyn McArdle
October 1, 2020 by
Q&A with Jake Simon, Head Arborist with Better Place Forests
September 22, 2020 by
Coming soon: Better Place Forests St. Croix Valley
September 14, 2020 by
Point Arena: Hotels, Restaurants and Things to Do
September 1, 2020 by
A Partnership to Protect Our Earth
July 8, 2020 by
How to Talk to Loved Ones About End-of-Life Plans
May 26, 2020 by
Our pledge to honor COVID-19 frontline heroes with $1M in memorial trees and ceremonies
May 5, 2020 by
Better Place Forests named as one of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2020
April 28, 2020 by
She Speaks for the Trees: Earth Day Spent with a Forest Steward
April 22, 2020 by
How to stay connected while social distancing
March 30, 2020 by
Better Place Forests named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2020
March 10, 2020 by
Recognizing the women breathing new life into the end of life space
March 8, 2020 by
Imagining a good death: A Better Place Forests conversation with Katy Butler
March 3, 2020 by
Overcoming the resistance to change: A Better Place Forests conversation with Sallie Tisdale
February 20, 2020 by
A reminder to love well
February 14, 2020 by
Let’s start talking about a better ending
February 12, 2020 by
How to have the conversation that’s so hard most people simply don’t have it
January 8, 2020 by
What to Expect During Your Point Arena Visit
June 25, 2019 by
Our First Forest is Open, and There’s More to Come
June 12, 2019 by
End-of-life planning checklist
January 3, 2019 by
A Long Overdue Mendocino Forest Update!
March 12, 2018 by
Ten Popular Options for Scattering Ashes
December 4, 2017 by
What is a Green Burial?
December 4, 2017 by
What People Are Choosing In California
August 8, 2017 by
Breathtaking First Visits To The Mendocino Forest...
August 7, 2017 by
The Visitor Experience: The Better Place Design Team Shows Off Their Ideas
August 1, 2017 by
It Begins! Details From Our Architecture Kickoff Meeting In Mendocino
February 13, 2017 by
5 Memorial Details to Discuss With Your Family
November 23, 2016 by
From Concept to 850+ Family Tree Memorials Reserved
November 1, 2016 by
Why I Started Better Place Forests - Sandy Gibson
May 18, 2016 by
Why I Started Better Place Forests - Jamie Knowlton
May 17, 2016 by
Why I Started Better Place Forests - Brad Milne
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