Burial Areas at Life Forest Conservation Cemeteries Support Pollinator Gardens
Pollinators, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other species play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Nearly one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators, who enable fruits, vegetables, and flowers to reproduce.
Cemetery Records Protect Genealogy
For anyone exploring their family history, documents like census reports or birth certificates often form the foundation. Yet, cemetery records hold a unique role in genealogy, offering not only vital information but also a direct, sacred link to the past. At Life Forest®, we believe cemeteries should serve both the present and the future while honoring loved ones while ensuring their stories are preserved for generations.
Why send your loved one’s ashes to Life Forest?
Dr. Caitlyn Hauke While Life Forest is located in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, the cemetery is no stranger to out-of-state visitors and folks interested in memorializing their loved ones from afar. But why would someone choose to plant a memorial tree or lay their loved one’s ashes along a nature trail that they may not live […]
Life Forest Spotlight: Compassionate Cremation Services
In the middle of Wilton, NH, lies a gem of quality cremation providers -Compassionate Cremation Services of New Hampshire (located in Michaud Funeral Home). Upon arrival, I was met at the door by the owner Carl Michaud, and newly licensed funeral director Michaela Griffin.
6 Popular Options for a Loved One’s Cremated Remains
Have you had a conversation with your loved ones to understand what their wishes are when they pass on? It’s not a comfortable conversation to have, but, at the same time, it doesn’t need to be uncomfortable. When you start getting into it, the ideas that percolate may be inspiring and lead to a true celebration of life when the time comes…
What are Green Funerals and Eco-Friendly Cremations?
Currently, an ever-growing number of Americans are considering forgoing traditional funeral options in favor of a green funeral when they pass. With so many people interested, what exactly are your eco-friendly options? Right now, two sustainable choices are green burial and eco-cremation…
Tree Burial for Loved Ones: How It Works in 2022
Tree burial is a beautiful and unique way to transform the ashes of those who have passed into a living memorial that will be remembered for eternity. This type of burial is a sustainable, natural alternative to traditional cemeteries, and by planting a tree commemorating a loved one, you help create a forest habitat that supports […]
Life Forest® Leads the Nation: First Conservation Cemetery to Bury Composted Remains
HILLSBOROUGH, NH: Announcing the cemetery of the future; Life Forest, is the first cemetery to legally offer burial of human and pet composted remains in a deed-recorded cemetery plot where the bereaved can plant a native tree species of their choice to serve as a memorial marker. This new burial option offers a greener alternative to […]
Pets are Family, Too
One of the hardest losses a person can endure is that of a beloved pet. We often form unbreakable bonds with the animals we love. Our pets are our confidants, friends, and family. Grieving the loss of a pet is just as painful as grieving the loss of another person. Those feelings of sadness are difficult, and completely valid, and should be recognized in this busy society in which we live…
A Different Kind of Green Burial
Traditionally, the term “green burial” refers to the disposition of a body into the ground without impediment. No vaults, concrete liners, embalming, or non-biodegradable caskets are permitted as part of a green, or natural, burial. Often, bodies are laid to rest wrapped in a cotton or silk shroud or placed in a natural burial container […]