Better Place Forests

Nov 2023

Several years ago my partner and I discussed the idea of looking into some sort of forest type burial place where our ashes could be placed together. Later, when he became gravely ill, we decided to purchase a tree from Better Place Forests in their Litchfield Hills location. The decision to place our ashes in this spot was a rite of commitment to each other, a sacred symbol of our joining. After my partner passed, the Better Place Forests staff was very helpful in planning the ceremony that we wanted to have. It was indeed a beautiful ceremony, simple, quiet, and very moving. Sarah, the wonderful staff member who had helped us organize the event, had an important role in the ceremony, but she did not take center stage. It was our event, and extremely intimate. I recently came back to visit the tree, and the kindness and warmth we had experienced both in the planning and in the spreading event were still present and available to us. I am so grateful that we made this decision. The whole experience has been as perfect as it was meant to be. I feel now there is a very special place in the world, a very quiet, beautiful and sacred spot, a living symbol of our love. Hiking and being in the woods was one of our favorite things to do together. So returning to the trees and the forest seems the ideal choice for us. I do recommend Better Place Forests, and am grateful to them for their kindness and for offering the means to have such an inspirational experience.

Aug 2022

Loved my BPF experience! Great value, experience and team. I wish they had more options in other states -- New York -- but the Berkshire's and Litchfield properties are ultimately close enough.

Dec 2021

When our time is up, this is a beautiful way to give back to Mother Earth. All that we have taken we now have a chance to return. Plus, it's a beautiful place for family to visit you after you pass.