Memorial Markers:
mark your place
After ashes have been spread, honor your loved one with a lasting tribute and dedicated place of remembrance in nature.
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Why memorial markers matter
What is a Memorial Marker?
Memorial Markers transform a Spreading Grove or a Memorial Tree into sacred ground, with a name permanently etched in nature showing where ashes rest and nurture life.
This creates a meaningful place where family and friends can gather, reflect and keep their loved one’s story alive.
Built to honor,
designed to endure
Crafted from heavy-duty bronze, Memorial Markers withstand extreme weather while blending beautifully into the natural landscape—honoring your loved one for generations to come.
Spreading Grove
Memorial Marker
The Everis package includes the essentials: carbon-neutral cremation, a resting place in a shared Spreading Grove, a self-led Nature Memorial, and a simple marker.
What’s included:
- 2" bronze marker with name
- Birth and death dates
- Placed along the grove path
- Installed by our expert Guides
- Included at no additional cost
Customization and size upgrades
available with Memorial Trees.
Memorial Tree
Memorial Marker
Memorial Tree Memorial Markers are a type of memorial tree plaque that offer full customization with inscriptions as unique as your loved one (up to 180 characters and 6 lines).
Customize your 3 ¼” marker with:
- Name: First, middle, last or nickname
- Key Dates: Birth and passing dates
- Message: Quote, saying, or phrase
- Language: Multiple options available
- Tree Number: Identifies exact location
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markers vs. plaques
Memorial Markers vs memorial tree plaques
Memorial Markers are custom bronze plaques placed at the base of a specific Memorial Tree or along a path in Spreading Grove, in a protected conservation forest, serving as a permanent, natural alternative to tombstones.
Memorial tree plaques refer to markers for any tree or general memorial purposes, not necessarily in a conservation-focused forest setting.
Memorial Tree
Memorial Marker
- Heavy-duty bronze marker, designed to last an eternity
- Inscribed with tree number; legally recorded
- Professionally maintained by conservationists year-round
- Granted irrevocable access rights
- Seamlessly blends in with the natural landscape
Conventional Memorial
Tree Plaques
- Weather, tarnish and deteriorate over time
- Location undocumented; no official record exists
- Upkeep falls to family; often forgotten over time
- Access may be revoked at any time
- Not designed to integrate with their surroundings
Memorial Markers for Families & Pets
A multi-generational Memorial Tree
Memorial Trees offer a meaningful way to unite family across generations. One tree can honor multiple loved ones and pets, blending tradition with modern values.
What this means:
- Spread ashes of multiple loved ones at one tree
- Honor each loved one with their own marker
- Include beloved pets in your family's legacy
- Create a sacred gathering place for generations
A permanent place of lasting honor
Markers are thoughtfully placed along Spreading Grove paths or on a rod near your Memorial Tree base. They’re displayed during your Nature Memorial, then installed once the ground has settled—ensuring stability for years to come.
Our Guides handle all placement, so you can focus on honoring your loved one.
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Why families choose Memorial Markers
Memorial Markers capture your loved one’s spirit: small, mighty tributes that tell their story.
“My dad loved Western movies, so we chose a favorite line for his marker.”
Mikaela D. | St. Croix Valley Memorial Forest, MN
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
What’s the difference between a headstone and a grave marker?
A headstone is an upright, traditional monument that stands vertically at the head of a grave, while a grave marker is a flatter memorial that lies flush with the ground. Everis offers beautiful, flush-mounted Memorial Markers that seamlessly complement the forest, providing a meaningful tribute to your loved ones.
What is a Memorial Marker?
A Memorial Marker is a small non-corrosive, heavy duty bronze plaque that marks the location where your loved one’s ashes have been spread. Spreading Grove Memorial Markers include their name and dates. Memorial Tree Memorial Markers include the option to fully customize your message up to 180 characters and 6 lines—creating a permanent place of remembrance in nature.
What’s the difference between a Spreading Grove and Memorial Tree marker?
Spreading Grove Memorial Markers are 2 inches and are stamped with your loved one’s name and dates. Memorial Tree Memorial Markers are larger at 3 ¼ inches and can be fully customized with an engraved message up to 180 characters and 6 lines.
Is a Memorial Marker included in my package?
Yes! Everis packages include a Spreading Grove Memorial Marker. Memorial Tree packages offer upgraded, customizable Memorial Markers.
Can I personalize or upgrade my marker?
Memorial Tree packages allow full Customization including messages and language preferences. Spreading Grove Markers include standard name and date information only.
How are markers maintained and protected?
Our non-corrosive, heavy duty bronze markers are designed to withstand extreme weather and last for generations. They develop a natural, beautiful patina over time.
Can I add additional Memorial Markers later?
Yes! You can add markers for additional family members or pets to your Memorial Tree.
What are they made of?
All Memorial Markers are crafted from non-corrosive, heavy-duty bronze—a durable material chosen for its longevity, weather resistance, and natural beauty in outdoor settings.
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