Planting ceremonies that combine tree planting with the burial of ashes offer a meaningful way to honor a loved one’s life. In these ceremonies, the cremated remains is placed in the soil, often alongside a young tree or sapling. As the tree grows, it draws nourishment from the earth, symbolizing renewal, remembrance, and the enduring cycle of life. These living memorials create peaceful, lasting tributes that connect memory with nature, allowing families and friends to visit, reflect, and celebrate life in a serene, growing space.