It is often said that when people pass on they are headed to a better place, the organization Better Place Forest takes this saying literally with its new take on cemeteries by turning them into repurposed forests. The idea offers a much more welcoming, friendly and positive environment for consumers to visit as well as providing more functional green space in urban areas.
Better Place Forest aims to transform graveyards into woodland lots. The forests offer a much more sustainable way to repurpose remains by naturally compositing them in the woodland setting. Consumers are invited to see their former friends, loved ones and relatives in the green space that offers areas for patrons to walk through without feeling the heavy gloom of a more traditional cemetery.
Repurposed Forest Cemeteries
Better Place Forests Turn Grim Graveyards into Welcoming Woodlands
Trend Themes
1. Forest Cemeteries - The trend of turning cemeteries into repurposed forests offers a more sustainable and positive way to honor the deceased.
2. Green Burials - The growing trend of green burials and natural composting offers opportunities for innovation in sustainable funeral and burial practices.
3. Functional Green Space - The trend of repurposing cemeteries into functional green spaces provides an opportunity for urban planners to creatively utilize space and connect people with nature.
Industry Implications
1. Funeral Services - The funeral industry has an opportunity to innovate, cater to the growing trend of green burials and develop new ways of honoring the deceased in sustainable and positive ways.
2. Urban Planning - The trend of repurposing cemeteries into functional green spaces presents an opportunity for urban planners to think outside of the box and create unique spaces for people to connect with nature.
3. Eco-friendly Landscaping - The trend of forest cemeteries and green burials offers an opportunity for the eco-friendly landscaping industry to develop new solutions and products for sustainable burial practices.