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 nearby? We’ve rounded up our top five reasons to bury cremated remains at Life Forest, regardless of where you live, below!
Burying cremated remains gives your loved one a permanent resting place.
Too often after a cremation, families struggle to decide what, if anything, they would like to do with their loved one’s ashes. While there is no immediate need to make that decision, many times cremated remains end up forgotten in a closet or on a shelf, years later even ending up inadvertently donated or discarded. By choosing to inter those remains in a cemetery like Life Forest, you are giving your loved one a permanent place to rest, without fear that they may be forgotten or lost over time.
Your loved one is safe and protected at Life Forest.
Because Life Forest provides recorded, GPS-mapped, deeded rights to each burial plot and ensures legal protection under cemetery law, your loved one will forever be a part of the Life Forest land. Life Forest deeply cares about its families and understands the importance of preserving the land where family, friends, and pets are laid to rest. Life Forest prides itself in making sure families can trust that their loved ones will be protected in perpetuity.
Life Forest is a beautiful, unique option for burial.
Life Forest is surrounded by acres and acres of lush, conserved nature trails, a rolling river, animal visitors, and the simple sounds of peaceful nature. Few cemeteries offer such natural beauty. Combined with the unique opportunity to plant a tree alongside the interment of cremated remains, Life Forest is the perfect place for nature lovers and their loved ones. Life Forest offers an attractive, unstuffy contrast to the typical concrete and manicured lawns of traditional cemeteries.
Burial at Life Forest helps preserve the land.
By being buried at Life Forest, a person is helping to preserve and conserve the land there. As part of a conservation cemetery, your financial contribution helps to maintain and ensure the forest remains protected for generations to come. Conservation of Life Forest means that loved ones can take heed in their choice of burial as an eco-conscious decision. Furthermore, planting a memorial tree helps us give back to the earth.
Life Forest can be visited at any time.
Even if you don’t live in New Hampshire, Life Forest will always be open for visitors. New England is a wonderful place to vacation to, and this area of New Hampshire is no exception. You are always welcome to make a special visit to your loved one at Life Forest while you take in all that the area has to offer. You can even make a day of your visit by hiking the nearby trails, taking a swim in the river, and then rounding out your afternoon with a picnic lunch by your loved one’s memorial tree.
Bonus reason to choose Life Forest:
The Catholic Church requires burial or interment of cremated remains. Scattering or holding onto ashes is not allowed, according to the Church’s cremation guidelines. So, if you or your loved one happens to be a practicing Catholic, Life Forest offers a burial solution that honors your religious beliefs, in addition to the many other reasons described above.
We want you to know that Life Forest cares about you and your loved ones. If you are interested in a burial at Life Forest, but live too far away for a visit or in-person service, Life Forest will happily work with you to make arrangements for your loved one. Life Forest will walk you through the process, assist with any shipping needs you may have, and ensure you get the same quality and service you would receive if you were local to the cemetery. We believe Life Forest is a wonderful place for eternal rest, no matter where you’re from. Please reach out to inquiries@thelifeforest.com for additional information.
