Why Become a Tree?
Return to nature, stay connected
Welcome to ArborAfter, where your dream of becoming a tree comes to life! Discover the profound connection to nature and the unique opportunity to stay close to loved ones in a way you've never imagined. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the beauty and benefits of returning to our natural roots. Embrace this innovative process and reconnect with the world around you!
Extending Goodbyes
With traditional embalming and refrigeration, there's a lot of financial pressure on families to make quick, expensive decisions. Human composting, or natural organic reduction (NOR), offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative while allowing for a more natural grieving process. It takes weeks, rather than days, which means loved ones have time to visit, hold ceremonies, and say their goodbyes without the urgency that comes with burial or cremation.
Returning to Earth
Natural organic reduction (NOR) provides a meaningful way to return to the earth, honoring the natural cycle of life and death and saving tons of carbon. Instead of traditional burials that require embalming chemicals and extensive land use, or the fiery process of cremation, NOR allows the body to gently transform to nutrient-rich soil that can be used to support the lives of trees and plants.
This method not only fosters renewal by nourishing ecosystems but also significantly contributes to carbon reduction. Families that use the resulting soil to plant memorial trees create a living legacy that actively benefit the environment and make a positive impact on the planet. The trees and plants capture a lifetime of carbon from the atmosphere and create an ecosystem for wildlife.
This process ensures a lasting connection to nature, promoting a harmonious relationship with the earth's rhythms.
Engaging Visitation
A park provides a more engaging and uplifting experience, allowing people to hike, have picnics, and truly appreciate nature while honoring their loved ones. People can even sit beneath their ancestral tree, avoiding the cold, somber atmosphere often found in traditional cemeteries. This highlights how natural organic reduction and green burials foster a connection with nature, making remembrance of life rather than a mourning of loss.
