For Pet Owners

Life Forest was the first conservation cemetery to record pets as named individuals on the land deed, alongside their human companions. Not as an afterthought. Not as an add-on. As a legal record of a bond that matters.

Pets may be buried within the same plot as their human companions, with the same dignity, documentation, and long-term care. We work directly with your veterinarian to assist in the retrieval of cremated or composted remains, and families are welcome to hold a burial or memorial service for their pet on the land.

Pets may be buried within a pre-need plot that allows for multiple openings over time, or within a single burial plot for a one-time interment. Families may also choose to co-mingle remains, depending on their wishes. Pet names are recorded on the land deed alongside their human family members, with no distinction in how Life Forest treats their care or documentation.

“As a veterinary professional, I experience firsthand the love between pets and their human companions. I also treat my pets like family, which is why I am excited that Life Forest is an option for myself, my clients, and our beloved pets to share our final resting place.” — Jenna Murray, Veterinary Technician Specialist, Anesthesia and Analgesia

Special Consideration for Large Animals

For large animals such as horses, Life Forest Whistle Ridge can coordinate with Compassionate Composting during euthanasia, including transportation to the large animal composting facility. Memorial or burial services may be arranged.

Life Forest: Because people and pets have the right to be buried together.