Are you holding onto
a loved one's ashes?
Many families carry this decision for months or years. When the time feels right, we will guide you through every step, from first conversation to ceremony.
A permanent resting place
A resting place when you are ready.
There is no time limit. Whether the ashes are recent or have been kept at home for many years, the process works exactly the same way. When you are ready, the ashes become part of a living tree in our Somerville gardens.
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Put a loved one's ashes to rest while securing your own place in the same tree
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Every ash infusion included at no extra cost
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A memorial ceremony for up to 15 guests, included in your tree reservation
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Tree, plaque and perpetual care, all in one payment with no ongoing fees
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The best locations and tree species are reserved first
How it works
Four steps.
We handle everything.
From the first call to the ceremony, we guide you and your family through every step.
A free 15 minute call from wherever you are. We answer every question. No commitment required.
Visit the gardens, walk the grounds with our team, and choose your tree from the available locations and species.
We infuse the ashes into the root soil of your chosen tree. The family may be present throughout.
A memorial ceremony for up to 15 guests at the tree on the same day. A permanent plaque is placed at its base.
See it for yourself
The fastest way to decide is to stand in the gardens.
Book a private tour for a one on one walk of the grounds with our team. It is the right fit if you have questions and want time to take it in.
Or join an open day, held every Wednesday and Saturday. See the gardens, ask your questions, take your time.
Alex was my only child. He died at age 18, and I kept his ashes in a beautiful setting for about 15 years, worried because I didn't know where to place them. Then I came to you and thought, this is where I want him to be. I keep telling everyone I love this place. The whole concept of this beautiful memorial forest, for me it's perfect.
Making the decision
What changes when you choose this.
What delaying costs you.
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Your family will face decisions they are not prepared for, at the worst possible time, and the friction of those decisions can create tension that lingers long after you are gone.
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Without a plan in place, your final wishes are just wishes. There is no guarantee they will be followed.
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The locations and tree species worth choosing are going now. Waiting means inheriting whatever is left.
What acting gives you.
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A living tree that grows in a protected memorial garden on the Mornington Peninsula, carrying your name and your story forward through generations.
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Everything is taken care of. Your family will know exactly what to do, where to go, and what you wanted. That is not a small thing to give them.
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Reserve and choose from the best available locations, orientations, and species before they are reserved by someone else.
Common questions
Before making a decision
The questions families ask most often before their first call or visit.
No. There is no time limit. The service works regardless of how long the ashes have been kept.
Yes. A private tour can be arranged with no commitment, or you can join an open day, held every Wednesday and Saturday.
Scattering leaves no fixed location. Here the ashes remain within a specific tree at a permanent address, marked with a plaque, that your family can return to in any season.
Usually the full remains are infused. Retaining a portion can be discussed during the call.
When you are ready
The hardest part is usually starting the conversation.
The call takes 15 minutes. No obligation, and no pressure to decide on the day.
Prefer to see it first? You can book a private garden tour instead.