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12/22/2025

Life Forest Creator and Co-Founder Mel shared this reflection about her mother, Elise, whose life and spirit inspired the founding of Life Forest:

“Another year without you has come and gone, yet you are still with me in the choices I make and the lessons I have learned. You always spoke of your love for dogwood trees, but never planted one for yourself because they were ‘too expensive’ and now, your memorial dogwood tree grows in the center of Life Forest’s arboretum. Mom, your tree is surrounded by others now too, and with every visit your name is spoken with love. May Life Forest always be guided by your gentleness and kindness. I am proud to say your name, Elise.”

As the final day of 2025 fades into twilight, Life Forest Cemeteries invites our communities to gather for a peaceful tradition, a sunset snowshoe or winter walk concluding with a candlelight vigil to honor loved ones who have passed. This annual event blends the quiet beauty of nature with the shared healing that comes from remembrance and connection on 12/31 at 3:30 pm at Life Forest in Hillsborough, NH and Life Forest Whistle Ridge in Auburn, ME.

Read more about Life Forest’s NYE Sunset Snowshoe and Candlelight Vigil at the link in comments below.

11/23/2025

Did you know that Jessica, our Director of Community Engagement (and the person behind many of our social media posts), is also a minister and an end-of-life doula for both people and their companion animals?

Her work spans many tender moments. Sometimes she supports pets as they keep vigil with their person on hospice, helping them stay calm and connected. Other times she walks alongside families as they navigate difficult euthanasia decisions, offering guidance, presence, and compassion. She also supports families during at-home euthanasias when they want a peaceful, meaningful goodbye, and has even officiated pet burials here at Life Forest.

Jessica provides individual pet-loss bereavement support, facilitates grief groups and workshops, and also supports animals as they navigate the loss of their favorite person.

It is tender work, and it reflects the heart of our community: every bond matters, every story matters, every life is honored.

Learn more about Jessica’s companion-animal and human end-of-life doula work: Sacred Journey End-of-Life Services

11/14/2025

11/03/2025

"When you watch a small child bury a parent, you realize the importance of offering them a gift for healing.

I am deeply grateful for the knowledge, commitment, and talents of the authors of “You Can Always Talk to Possum at Life Forest,” whose beautiful story and workbook allow me to sit beside a child and place something meaningful in their hands during one of the most traumatic and impressionable moments they will ever experience.

It breaks my heart to see how many children need this book, yet I am profoundly thankful to have such a meaningful gift to offer them."

— Mel Bennett, Creator and Co-Founder of Life Forest

Photo Credit: Mayo Family

11/03/2025

Happy November!

I’ll be back in NH and MA tomorrow for all your removal, embalming, and funeral needs. Call me if you need me ☀️

Thanks for the good times FL! See you next time 😘

07/10/2025

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Mel Bennett, founder of Life Forest, shares the emotional journey behind creating a conservation cemetery.

07/07/2025

It’s all fun and games until I travel! To all my wonderful customers and supporters. I will be in CA for a vacation starting 7/13-7/20. BUT, do not fear!! DUS is still available for removal help, future transports and/or paperwork needs. I am lucky to have an amazing group of humans to lean on when I manage an escape! Have a safe week!!

I am still very available this week! Call for anything you may need 🖤🖤

07/01/2025

06/28/2025

Amazing 🖤

06/28/2025

Crazy to present the Guardianship Program at the !! !!

06/27/2025

What an amazing opportunity to present the Guardianship Program at Life Forest to the FCA!! 🤯 🤯 wow!

Mel and Traci are on their way to the 2025
Funeral Consumers Alliance Biennial Conference in NC! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌳❤️