Tree Burial: Eternal Rest Under the Tree of Life

Tree Burial is a natural burial in which ashes are buried at the roots of a tree. Ideal for people who want a resting place in nature.

Der Ablauf einer Tree burial

The exact process depends on the wishes of the relatives and the regulations of the respective funeral forest or cemetery. It typically comprises the following steps:

  1. Selecting the tree
    A tree can be selected during your lifetime or by relatives. Individual sites, partner trees or family trees with several grave sites are possible.
  2. Cremation in the crematorium
    Cremation takes place before the tree burial. The deceased is cremated in a simple coffin.
  3. Transfer of the urn
    After cremation, the urn is brought to the funeral forest or cemetery by the funeral home.
  4. funeral service
    The burial can be religious or secular. Relatives, a priest or a funeral speaker can give a speech. Music or the natural silence of the forest create a dignified atmosphere.
  5. Burial at the tree
    The biodegradable urn is buried at the foot of the chosen tree. The spot is discreetly marked.
  6. After the funeral
    The tree becomes a place of remembrance for relatives. Since grave maintenance is omitted, forest or cemetery administrations take over nature-oriented care.
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What is a tree burial?

Tree burial is a form of cremation. After cremation, the urn is buried in the immediate vicinity of the roots of a tree. This type of burial is in Funeral Forests Like FriedWald or RuheForst, but also on many Municipal Cemeteries possible.

Since the burial sites remain natural, Tombstones, grave decorations and grave plants Not allowed. Instead, small name plates or plaques mark the place of burial.

Benefits of a tree burial

  • Closeness to nature & sustainability: Return to the natural cycle, climate-friendly burial.
  • Maintenance-free burial ground: No burden on relatives due to grave care.
  • individual design: Tree Selection, Personal Ceremony and Urn Design.
  • Symbolism: The tree becomes a growing monument to life.

Tree burial costs

The cost of a tree burial depends heavily on the chosen grave type, the location and the desired additional services. In Principle, the Prize consists of the right to use the tree or grave ground, burial fees and optional services such as an urn, name plate or musical arrangement. In contrast to a classic burial, however, there is no need to spend on tombstones or long-term grave maintenance.

Typical price ranges

  • Community tree (single seat): around 490—1,500 €
  • Your own tree for family or friends: approx. 2,500—10,000 €
  • Burial fee (including organization & ritual): Around 300—700 €
  • Additional services (e.g. urn, badge, music, funeral orator): Variable as required

Sample prices by provider

FriedWald

  • Base place (assigned by administration): from approx. 590€
  • Single Seat with Choice of Trees: 890—1,390 €
  • Wish tree (own tree): €2,890 — €7,490
  • Burial fee: around 450€
  • Name badge/badge: 50-100 €

RuheForst

  • Individual seat in the resting biotope: from approx. 600—2,500 €
  • Family biotopes (up to 12 places): 3,000—10,000 €
  • Individual Funeral Services (Music, Speaker, Ceremony): available on request

Regional providers

  • Urn grave on the community tree: approx. 700—1,500 €
  • Your own tree for family or friends: 2,500-5,000 €
  • Sometimes additional variants such as tree fields in cemeteries, forest meadows or clearings (depending on the region)

Note: The fees mentioned for tree and grave sites are in addition to Memovida's prices, which cover our comprehensive funeral services such as organization, transfer and supervision of the funeral service.

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You can create a free offer here or simply give us a call. In any case, we will provide you with a non-binding consultation, discuss any questions you may have and how you would like your funeral to proceed.

Where is tree burial possible?

  • FriedWald: Well-known provider with numerous locations in Germany.
  • RuheForst: Similar concept; partly burials at natural monuments such as boulders.
  • Municipal cemeteries: Many cities offer tree fields or forest cemeteries.
  • Regional providers: Local/municipal funeral forests and resting biotopes outside the big brands (often with individual regulations and prices).
  • Tree of Life® / BaumFrieden: Alternative concepts in which a young tree is raised with special soil/ash and planted later (e.g. in your own garden depending on the legal situation/model).

Differences: Tree Burial vs. Forest Burial

  • Tree burial: Overarching term for burials on trees (in cemeteries or in the forest).
  • Forest Burial: Special form of tree burial exclusively in funeral forests such as FriedWald or RuheForst.

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Questions & answers

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What happens if the tree is damaged or dies?

Is tree burial allowed everywhere in Germany?