Friend of Plant a Tree on Me:
A Green Cemetery Project
Friends of Plant a Tree on Me is a non-profit organization that is working to create a green cemetery in Western Washington. As green burials become more popular, we are reminded that green burial is not new. It is a way to reclaim the tradition that helped families begin heir grieving process, while also allowing our bodies to return organically to the earth.
Why choose a green burial?
Personal Reasons. Some people choose a green burial because they find comfort in the idea of their body returning to nature. Others may choose a conservation burial, where the burial fees help protect the land.WordPress block patterns offer a powerful way to create predefined block layouts, enabling users to quickly design pages and posts with a consistent look and feel.
Environmental Impact. Green burials are environmentally friendly because they don’t use embalming chemicals or non-biodegradable materials, and they don’t have the carbon footprint of cremation.
Space. Green burials take up less space than traditional burials because they don’t use caskets or require concrete vaults like many cemeteries require.
Cost. Green burials are typically less expensive than traditional burials because they don’t require embalming or a casket.
Decomposition. Green burials allow the body to decompose naturally, which some consider a beautiful reminder of our connection to the earth.
Learn about our board
Founder & Chair
Taj
Taj has lived most of her life on a small strip of land between the salt water and forested mountains. She wants to build community through the creation of a legacy forest that maximizes the opportunities for nature to expand through cemetery practices. With degrees in Landscape and Horticulture, Environmental Studies, and Public Administration, she has planted more than 100,000 trees already and looks forward to planting more.
Treasurer
Anne
Anne was born and raised in Seattle. She has worked as a teacher for the last 20 years. In her spare time, she likes knitting, talking walks with her partner, Steve, and reading whatever is in front of her.
Secretery
Michelle
Michelle has more than 30 years experience working in nonprofit organizations from coast to coast. Originally from Maryland, she has earned degrees in Business, Communications, and Philanthropy. In her spare time, she enjoys watching British game shows with her partner Stewart, playing with their rescue dog Poirot, and learning to make the tastiest meals using plant-forward ingredients.
Director
Kyra
Kyra is a lifelong Washingtonian who feels passionate about preserving our environment for future generations. Kyra enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, and hiking.