This site is amazingly peaceful and beautiful. The staff has always been great. I just visited a few days ago and the person on site (Martin) was super nice and guided me down the trail to our tree. By the time I arrived he had already carved out a place on the slope next to it for a bench, plus he carved out some steps to go around to the back side of the tree!

We would like to thank Ms. Gillian Nye of Better Place Forests for meeting with us during our recent visit to our legacy Redwood Tree at Better Place Forests in Mendocino California last Saturday July 13, 2024 when we commemorated the day when we laid to rest our dearest sister Maria Gracia Bacud Ibabao under our Redwood Tree. Gillian explained the personal dashboard where we can schedule our visits and write down our final wishes and arrangements for the time when we too will join our dearest sister and be laid to rest with her under our Redwood Tree. The Better Place Forests Personal Dashboard is a great help in scheduling visits and writing down one’s final wishes. Thank you Gillian for making our visits always a learning and growth experience. Most sincerely, Maria Magdalena Bacud Ibabao Victor Bacud Ibabao

The site was beautiful and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. We found a unique tree, much like my wife was, and it called out to me.

This was a beautiful day for our friends and family. We laid our brother-in-law to rest at a gorgeous spot. The two people that guided us throughout the process were lovely. It was so peaceful and engaging by the 11 of us who attended. And now we always have a place to visit him. We will remember this always. Thank you.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ashleigh and Heather, who were amazing. Ashleigh's knowledge, expertise and professionalism shined so brightly when I needed it. Heather was a delight as well, so sweet.

The staff from Better Place Forests is incredibly helpful. We had a pre-visit meeting over the phone during which we were able to ask questions and the on site visit could not have been more welcoming and productive. During both the informational phone meeting and the on site tree selection tour, staff members were patient with my many questions. As for the forest itself - it's peaceful and beautiful and the services Better Place offers were perfect for what our family wanted. End of life planning isn't anyones idea of a good time - but we feel a sense of relief knowing that we have this planned out so that our loved ones don't have to.

Our family enjoyed a morning visit to our patriarch’s redwood tree, where his ashes nourish the Santa Cruz forest. We found benches in place for the senior members, and shared memories of our loved one’s life. It was a serene hour celebrating together. Thank you, Martin, and Better Burial Forests!

We went for our mixing ceremony and Sarah was fantastic. Very dignified and honoring of my loss and also hopeful about the future and nature. It is difficult to describe, but it was perfect. The forest is lovely and Better Place Forests recently pivoted to being a non-profit, which I think is better.

The drive up to the forest is great. There is a few road up to the welcome tent that is gravel and unpaved. Recommend a AWD/4WD, but a reg. car might make it. Very tranquil. The guide Martin was very knowlegable and attentive. We learn alot of the area and saved some tree of trees. No pressure to purchase, but it is a great chance to give back to the land and have a living memorial tree to represent a life lived.

I’m so happy I chose a redwood tree where the ocean meets the forest, two loves of my departed husband. The spreading ceremony was just perfect. I love the quiet beauty of this spot. When you think of the cost, which is less than a traditional funeral, think of the bigger picture. You are contributing to the health of our planet and placing your loved one’s ashes in the circle of life.