Living Memorial

In order to help commemorate a loved one’s life, we will plant a living memorial that could stand for hundreds of years! Sometimes called a Sympathy Tree, it will be planted near our secluded Scattering Garden in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Our Process

Plant a Living Memorial

Planting a tree or shrub in memory of someone can be a special way to honor him or her; your Memory Tree/Shrub will serve as a beautiful remembrance of their life.

The ashes will be placed around the base of the tree, a scattering process known as ringing. Fresh mulch will blanket the ashes and display your loved one’s beautifully engraved memorial stone.

Choose Your Option

Evergreen Tree

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Decorative Shrub

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Together Forever

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Some questions commonly asked about Living Memorials:

Can I choose the kind of tree I want?

Because of its year-round beauty and inability to be harmed by the acidic nature of cremains, we only offer evergreen trees.

When will you plant the tree?

We are usually able to plant the tree within a week of receiving the ashes, but during very hot or cold weather, we may wait for a more favorable climate to ensure the trees’ success.

Can I come see the tree someday?

Yes! Our private grounds are open twice a year for two Days of Celebration: once in the spring, and again in the fall. On these two days, we invite family and friends to visit and to remember and celebrate their loved ones.

Military & First Responder Discount

On behalf of a grateful family, Rest Ashured is pleased to provide a 50% discount for those whose loved one has served our great country (including prior military and first responders).

In order to receive the Condolence Code necessary for the discount, we request the appropriate documentation verifying the person’s service. This could be a copy of their discharge form, ID card, certificate, etc. If these are not available, please give us a call to discuss other forms of verification.

This discount does not apply to burial at sea.