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“Where do we purchase a memorial planting kit?”We hear this question often, and the answer is: at your local funeral hom...
04/30/2026

“Where do we purchase a memorial planting kit?”

We hear this question often, and the answer is: at your local funeral home.

Our memorial planting kits are available through funeral homes, who prepare them for planting and walk you through your options — gently, clearly, and at your own pace.

If you’re wondering about memorial planting, scattering, or creating something living with cremated remains, your funeral home can help you.

One family member who chose memorial planting shared:

“It explained everything clearly and helped me make that big decision about what to do with the ashes… with grace and ease.”

If you’d like support exploring what’s possible, your funeral home is there to help — when you’re ready.

💚 Want to find a funeral home in your area that offers Ashes to Earth™ memorial planting? Send us a message and we’ll connect you.

The hardest part isn’t always the funeral.Sometimes it’s the quiet months (or years) after, when you’re holding their as...
04/29/2026

The hardest part isn’t always the funeral.

Sometimes it’s the quiet months (or years) after, when you’re holding their ashes and everyone expects you to move on or “know what to do.”

A lot of families keep ashes at home because the decision feels heavy. Permanent. Emotional. And honestly… confusing.

A family member recently shared their feelings when they found Ashes to Earth™ memorial planting kits after five years:

“I am so grateful for that product that allowed me to move through and move on. It helped me make that big decision about what to do with his ashes. I hope others can make peace with the endings… with grace and ease.”

If you’re still deciding, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just human.

When you’re ready, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based memorial options like Ashes to Earth™ planting kits — step by step, in your own time.

Save this for later, or share with someone who might be in this stage too 💚

Three ways families are choosing to remember this spring:🌳 Planting a memorial tree — in the backyard, at the cottage, o...
04/27/2026

Three ways families are choosing to remember this spring:

🌳 Planting a memorial tree — in the backyard, at the cottage, on family land

🌸 Creating a memorial garden — with flowers, herbs, or a quiet space to return to

🌲 Scattering in a meaningful place — Algonquin, a favorite trail, by the water, in the woods

If any of these feel right for you, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based memorial options like Ashes to Earth™ planting kits — designed to turn cremated remains into healthy soil that supports long-term growth.

💚 Which option speaks to you? Let us know in the comments: tree / garden / scattering

💚 Save this for when you’re ready, or share with someone who might be wondering the same thing.

Sometimes grief feels helpless, like there’s nothing you can do except get through the day.Sometimes healing can be foun...
04/23/2026

Sometimes grief feels helpless, like there’s nothing you can do except get through the day.

Sometimes healing can be found doing something small and hands-on.

One family asked their funeral director if they could help mix the cremation soil for their memorial planting. It made them feel like they were truly part of it — not just watching from the side.

Turning the soil. Taking part. Planting something.

If a hands-on memorial feels right for you, like planting a tree in the backyard, scattering in a meaningful place, or creating a living garden, your local funeral home can walk you through nature-based options that give you an active role.

💚 What do you think? Would this kind of participation feel helpful in grief? Let us know in the comments — or share with someone who might find healing with their hands.

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a good reminder: remembrance can be rooted in something living.

If nature-based memories matter to you, ask your local funeral home about plant-friendly options for ashes.

🌻 What would you plant for them? Let us know in the comments.

💚 Who would you plant it with? Share with someone you’d want by your side.

Not everyone wants an urn.Sometimes grief is complicated enough, without the extra decisions. Sometimes going back to th...
04/20/2026

Not everyone wants an urn.

Sometimes grief is complicated enough, without the extra decisions. Sometimes going back to the earth, in a way that’s simple and dignified, is the most meaningful choice.

Sound relatable?

Our cemetery partner in recently told us many families are choosing nature-based memorial options for both the simplicity and the significance — and when local cemeteries offer these options, families aren’t just left scattering “anywhere” without assistance.

They have a place that remembers. A record. A connection. Someone to support them. Somewhere to return to when they need it.

If your municipality offered this, would you choose it?

💚 Let us know in the comments. Share with someone in your community involved in end-of-life options.

This share, from a trusted funeral home partner, breaks our hearts every time we hear it:“I’ve experienced more than one...
04/16/2026

This share, from a trusted funeral home partner, breaks our hearts every time we hear it:

“I’ve experienced more than one occasion where a family planted a tree with their loved one’s cremated remains… and the tree died.”

A second loss. A second heartbreak. Something no family should ever experience.

If you’re considering planting ashes this spring — with a tree, in your garden, at the cottage, or somewhere else meaningful — how you do that matters more than you might think.

Ashes alone can actually harm plants and soil. Even with the best compost.

The good news: the right foundation changes everything.

Ask your local funeral home about memorial planting options proven for long-term plant health. Our Ashes to Earth™ kits will be on shelves with many Ontario providers this spring. Designed to turn cremated remains into balanced, healthy soil so your living memorial can actually thrive.

💚 Save this for planting season. And share with someone looking for a meaningful memorial that gives back to the earth.

🌿 Ontario families: Does your local funeral home offer nature-based memorial options?We’re partnering with funeral homes...
04/13/2026

🌿 Ontario families: Does your local funeral home offer nature-based memorial options?

We’re partnering with funeral homes across Ontario to bring Ashes to Earth™ memorial planting kits to more communities this spring — so families who want to plant a tree, create a garden, or scatter in a meaningful place have access to cremation soil that’s actually healthy for plants.

Right now, cremated remains are harmful to nature. High pH, sodium, and concentrated bone matter mean most plants won’t survive direct contact. Our science-backed formula changes that, turning them into balanced, bio-available nutrients that support long-term growth.

If you wish this option existed where you live, let us know your city in the comments. We’re finalizing our last few partner funeral homes for spring 2026 and are committed to serving the communities who want it most.

💚 Share with your fam, friends, or neighbour (or tag your local funeral home) and we’ll take it from there.

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After five years, a widow finally decided what to do with her late husband’s ashes. Here’s what she told us:“I want to e...
04/09/2026

After five years, a widow finally decided what to do with her late husband’s ashes. Here’s what she told us:

“I want to express how grateful I am. This product allowed me to move through and move on. It helped me make that big decision about what to do with those ashes.”

For many people, grief doesn’t end when the service does. The question of what to do with ashes can linger for years.

If you’ve been carrying that weight, you’re not behind. There’s no timeline for this.

When you’re ready, there are nature-based options that give you a clear path forward. Planting ashes with trees. In gardens. In nature. Meaningful, doable, and rooted in the earth.

Ask your local funeral home about Ashes to Earth memorial planting kits. They can walk you through it when the timing feels right.

💚 Save this if you need a reminder this gardening season. Share with someone who might need permission to take their time.

If you’re thinking about scattering ashes this spring, here’s one thing most families don’t expect:Cremated remains are ...
04/02/2026

If you’re thinking about scattering ashes this spring, here’s one thing most families don’t expect:

Cremated remains are heavier than people think - it’s not like the movies. They’re often 5+ lbs and around 3+ litres per adult cremation.

That doesn’t mean scattering can’t be beautiful. It just means a little planning helps the moment feel calm and meaningful.

If you’d like support, your funeral home can help you think through the details and can also share nature-based options (like memorial planting) if you want a place you can return to over time.

Save this for later — and comment one place that feels meaningful (backyard, lake, trail, garden) 🌲

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