William Harland’s Burial at Whistle Ridge Life Forest
By Sasha Kramer It’s drizzling the morning of William’s burial and the forest, comprised of Hemlock, Beech, Pine and Oak, is glimmering with rain drops. The attendants are seated and standing underneath two white tents that overlook what will become Whistle Ridge’s first grave site. Michelle, with a subtle excitement in her voice, tells the […]
Eco-Friendly Burials, Cremated Remains & Conservation: How Life Forest is Redefining the Cemetery
This past year has been truly remarkable for Life Forest. In 2024, we saw a significant increase in individuals and families choosing eco-friendly burials, reflecting a growing awareness of sustainable end-of-life options. More families than ever entrusted us with honoring their loved ones in a way that preserves nature and supports conservation. Nestled within a breathtaking forest, Life Forest is surrounded by 90 acres of protected conservation lands that provide a sanctuary for wildlife and a serene retreat for visitors…
Life Forest® Announces Grand Opening of Location in Auburn, Maine
Life Forest® is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Life Forest® Whistle Ridge, located at 589 Trapp Road in Auburn, Maine.
Join us on Saturday, May 18th, from noon to 3 PM for this special event. Explore the cemetery grounds with guided tours every hour on the hour led by a Life Forest Cemetery Steward. Have your questions answered during our open forum and witness firsthand what a woodland burial plot looks like when prepared for burial.
Life Forest Receives Green Burial Council’s Shroud Certification
Life Forest is extremely proud to have received the Green Burial Council’s Shroud certification. Life Forest’s Wool Cremation Burial Shrouds are elegant, soft, beautiful, and made of 100 percent wool. In essence, wrapping your loved one in warm comfort.
Life Forest’s® Little Free Library®
Life Forest cemetery is proud to announce that they have become an official steward of Little Free Library®. The mission of Little Free Library is to build a community that inspires readers and expands book access for all, which is in line with Life Forest’s mission to help children process and understand the emotions around death.
Life Forest® Burial Trees Earn Arboretum Accreditation
Life Forest® has been awarded a Level 01 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
Life Forest Hosts Their First Death Café with the Bookery
What is a Death Café, you ask? A Death Café is a gathering of folks with the aim of discussing death in an environment with no agenda, objectives, or themes. Death Cafés offer the opportunity for people to talk about death openly and without judgement and are not to be confused with a grief support group or counselling.
Life Forest Featured at Women in Deathcare Panel
Members of the Life Forest team had the pleasure of joining other women in deathcare featured in the recently published Women in Deathcare: A #DeathPositive Planner and Journal at the Bookery, an independent bookstore in Manchester, New Hampshire on Sunday as part of a “Women in Deathcare” panel. Open to the public, the Bookery graciously […]
Life Forest® Releases First Publication – Women in Deathcare: A #deathpostive Planner and Journal
Life Forest® has announced the release of their first publication – Women in Deathcare: A #DeathPositive Planner and Journal, achieving Best Seller status within the first week of release. Life Forest is donating the net profit of all sales to their partnered non-profits in order to secure no-cost burials for children who have passed.
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 […]