BaumFrieden funeral: remembering in living nature

What is a BaumFrieden funeral?

BaumFrieden burial is a special form of natural burial that combines memory and new life. The result is a young tree from a person's ashes, which is later planted in a personal location.

Key points at a glance:

• The ashes are added to a sapling of your choice.
• The tree initially grows in a protected environment for several months.
• After this time, it can be planted at a desired location in Germany.
• This creates a lively place of remembrance in the midst of nature.

At Memovida, we guide you step by step — from organizing the cremation to planting the tree.

Benefits of BaumFrieden funeral

A BaumFrieden funeral combines nature, memory and personal closeness. It offers many advantages that distinguish it from classic forms of burial:

• Personal place of remembrance
  The tree can be planted in a place that is important for the deceased person or the family — for example in your own garden or on a selected plot of land.
  
  
• Symbol for the cycle of life
  New life emerges from the ashes. The growing tree becomes a symbol of memory, hope and closeness to nature.
  
  
• individual design
  Relatives can choose between different types of trees and thus create personal symbolism.
  
  
• Close to nature and sustainable
  Instead of a tombstone, the result is a living tree that blends harmoniously into the environment and preserves a piece of nature.
  
  
• Room for farewell
  On request, the ashes can be given as part of a funeral service — in a dignified and private atmosphere.

Memovida helps you to implement all these options according to your ideas and, together with you, creates a lasting place of remembrance.

Tree species at BaumFrieden

At a BaumFrieden funeral, you have the option of choosing the memorial tree according to your wishes. The tree species are selected in such a way that they can adapt well to the climatic conditions in Germany and at the same time bear personal symbolism.

Popular tree species include:

• Japanese cherry blossom — stands for beauty and transience
• oak (winter or red oak) — A symbol of strength and durability
• Beech and blood beech — are considered trees of wisdom and protection
• ginkgo — symbol of hope and immortality
• magnolia — A sign of purity and a new beginning
• Crabapple or rock pear — combine memory with blossoms and fruit
• cassis — small shrub with symbolic fertility

This not only creates a grave tree, but also a A lively place of remembrance with individual meaning.