Process Steps
Select the tree and, if desired, the planter that feels most suited – both to the memory of your loved one, and to the space it will live in.
We can arrange for the ashes to be collected from either you, your Funeral Director, or crematorium.
If you are in custody of the ashes and would prefer we only use a portion in the memorial, we will send you a collection kit, with clear guidance.
A portion of the cremated remains is gently integrated into a specialist soil blend. In their natural form, cremated remains are too alkaline for plant life, so this process allows them to become part of a balanced growing environment. The soil is then left to rest.
Your chosen tree is then hand planted into this prepared soil, within a breathable felt growing pot that supports healthy root development.
We tend to the memorial over several weeks, ensuring it is settled, stable, and thriving before it leaves our care.
The remaining cremated remains are respectfully placed within a sealed memorial plinth. This is designed to sit discreetly at the base of your planter, beneath the tree, forming a permanent and unseen foundation to the memorial.
If you would prefer not to use all the ashes in the memorial, this is easily accommodated, either with a woodland scattering or by providing Earthbound with only a portion of ashes. In these instances you will not require a memorial plinth.
A bespoke memorial page is accessible by way of a wax seal that attaches to your planter.
You can invite family members to access the page, allowing you to collectively add photographs, music, voice notes, and written memories over time. The page becomes a shared space – one that supports ongoing connection and preserves a life story for future generations.
You will receive clear plant care guidance.
If you have any concerns about your tree’s health, you can contact us at any time via a dedicated form on our website. Your enquiry is sent directly to our plant specialist, who will respond personally with guidance.
We will also check in with you after delivery to ensure everything has settled well and to answer any further questions.
