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National Wildlife Day: The flora and fauna of Better Place Forests Flagstaff
March 3, 2021 by
Ritual and tradition: 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
Start planning your legacy: how to organize end-of-life documents
January 25, 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
How has COVID-19 changed the way we think (and talk) about death in America?
November 12, 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
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
Driving Directions to Our Point Arena Forest
June 25, 2019 by
What to Expect During Your Santa Cruz Visit
June 25, 2019 by
Driving Directions to Our Santa Cruz Forest
June 25, 2019 by
Attending a Memorial Ceremony at Better Place Forests Point Arena
June 20, 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
Everything You Need to Know About Animal Cremation Services
December 4, 2017 by
Ten Popular Options for Scattering Ashes
December 4, 2017 by
How You Can Turn Your Loved One's Ashes into Jewelry
December 4, 2017 by
How Does Cremation Work: Everything You Need to Know
December 4, 2017 by
What is a Green Burial?
December 4, 2017 by
How Long Does It Take To Get Ashes After Cremation?
December 4, 2017 by
How Much Does it Cost to Cremate a Dog?
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
7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Choosing a Memorial
November 12, 2016 by
From Concept to 850+ Family Tree Memorials Reserved
November 1, 2016 by
Why Do People Choose Cremation Today?
October 6, 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
April 22, 2016 by
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