Tree Urn is a cork urn medium-term biodegradable, designed for the scattering of ashes.
Legal positioning
The urn naturally decomposes within 6 to 8 years.
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The ashes are gradually integrated into the roots and then dispersed into the ground.
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It is therefore considered a scattering urn, in the same way as scattering ashes in nature.
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It does not create any official funeral site or commemorative monument.
Possible implantation
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In a natural private land: Allowed, as the landowner decides freely.*
- Funeral forest: or ecological cemetery designed for this purpose
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In a natural area: Subject to local authorizations or not depending the countries.Forests, Meadows and fields, Natural uncultivated land, Mountain areas, Natural coastal areas (outside developed beaches and promenades), Large, non-urbanised private estates, with the landowner’s consent.
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After several years, there is no urn left, only the tree.
👉*Always check your local laws “Guidelines for scattering ashes in Europe“
Symbolic and practical consequences
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The tree is a tree like any other: No funeral rights attached, no future obligations.
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If the land is sold or abandoned, only the tree remains, without any official status of burial site.
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This choice encourages letting go: no attachment to a fixed place, a living memory through the tree.
Advantages
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Legal compliance: Fits within the framework of ash scattering.
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Flexibility: Freedom to choose the place of implantation.
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Simplicity: No formalities linked to cemeteries or monuments.
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Natural legacy: Ashes transformed into a tree, a symbol of continuity and life.
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FAQ
Is Tree Urn a grave?
No, it is a scattering urn. It does not create an official funeral site.
What remains after 10 years?
Only a tree, as the urn has completely disappeared.
Do I have to put all the ashes in Tree Urn?
It is your free choice. Only part of the ashes may be placed in it, with the rest scattered or kept elsewhere. Check the legislation, as some countries require you to put all the ashes in the same urn.
With Tree Urn, scattering becomes a natural, simple, and life-giving gesture.
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