It’s been a year since we were last here to say goodbye to our loved one. Coming back today was beautiful and peaceful. We are thankful to return and have such a wonderful forest to visit.

We had a lovely day seeing where my dear Tony's resting. Staff were lovely. This is indeed a special place!

Amazing area on the coast

I recently purchased a tree at the St Croix Valley forest. Both Tori and Karen were incredibly helpful to assist me in locating the perfect tree. And now I've begun the planning process for my son's memorial program. I'm working with Kali who has been both knowledgeable and supportive. Overall, I've been very pleased with the beauty of the forest as well as the sensitivity and professionalism of the staff. Thank you!

We laid my father’s ashes to rest under his landmark redwood! We had the most beautiful experience! It was everything and more than I had expected. The weather was perfect and the sun shone down on us and our tree. It was otherworldly! The staff was with me throughout the entire process of picking the tree to last minute off our ceremony. I can not thank Ashley and Tyler enough! Ashley was super helpful with planning and making sure all my guests would fit in the lot. Tyler was absolutely reverent and led the ceremony with grace and tranquility. My family could not have been in better hands. I’m not ashamed to say I’m looking forward to resting my own ashes under our family tree when the time comes. Better Place Forests in the Santa Cruz mountains is one of the most beautiful forests and the trees are breathtaking. We are all happy and comforted knowing our wonderful and loving father is now a part of the redwood ecosystem surrounded by nature and protected by the majestic coastal redwood network.

My first time at Better Place Forest to visit my friend and neighbor who's ashes are mixed into the soil with a tree in the Madrone Ridge. Traver and William greeted me when I arrived and gave me an overview of the forest and the surrounding area. When the area was available, William escorted me to the tree and a bench was already there waiting for me. I spent some time visiting with my friend and recalling fond memories we had. I had to drive *her sports car to visit with some careful driving on the gravel road. Such a nice and serene place for her final resting. Thank you for arranging my visit.

Fue una visita muy agradable. Tyler se dio el tiempo para contestar a nuestras preguntas y acompañarnos hasta donde se encuentra mi arbolito. Yo estaba preocupada por los incendios en los bosques, pero ésta área según se nos explicó, está protegida por la brisa del mar. Mi hija y mi nieto pasaron unos momentos agradables al lado de su madre.

Ms Sarah is extremely accommodating and remarkable person.

Two years ago we bought our Redwood tree to serve as our final resting place for five family members. Sadly we lost our first family member this Fall. The memorial services, environment, care and concern were amazing by the Better Place Forests and staff. I can't imagine a more peaceful and amazing place as a final resting spot for my beloved father. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I purchased a tree for myself at Better Place Forest (Lake Arrowhead) for "when that time comes". When I learned that I could also place my pet's ashes at the same tree I took my precious Genesius off the book shelf and prepared a little memorial for him. I had him cremated years ago. This felt like I was giving him another one of his 9 lives. Two friends (who are my trustees) drove up with me to see the forest, visit my tree and do a little memorial for my fur-baby. We also ate lunch at a lovely Chinese restaurant nearby. It was a wonderful adventure and we are still talking about it. Niki and Ashleigh are delightful hosts who made the experience a joyful celebration. They even provided a small jar for any ashes I wanted to keep. So now (some of) Genesius is back on a shelf in my home in the beauiful cat urn I purchased for him.