Losing a loved one often leaves families with one last task that can feel difficult to complete: finding a meaningful resting place for their ashes.

At Mueller Memorial, we understand the importance of finding the right place at the right time for permanent memorialization and are proud to partner this fall with Better Place Forests to offer The Spreading Grove for serene and natural forest placement of cremated remains.

Located in protected forest land in the St. Croix Valley, this unique memorial space allows families to return ashes to the earth and create a lasting tribute within nature.

The Spreading Grove: A Natural Resting Place

Rather than a traditional headstone or cemetery, families can embrace the beauty of the natural environment and honor their loved ones in an individually dedicated spreading area surrounded by rustic forest.

A small bronze Memorial Marker, bearing your person’s name and life dates, is placed along the forest path. This serves as a gentle guide for visitors, marking each person’s presence along the journey to the grove. Unlike a Memorial Tree, The Spreading Grove offers a simpler option that can be more affordable and still connected to nature.

Why Choose The Spreading Grove?

• Affordable and Accessible: With promotional pricing for the first 25 placements at $1,895 rather than the regular price of $2250, The Spreading Grove offers families a more affordable way to establish a lasting tribute in a natural, protected forest.
• Personalized Memorial Marker: A bronze marker along the pathway bears your person’s name, honoring their presence in the grove. As the ashes return to nature in the forest floor, each marker serves as a lasting tribute.
• Guided Support and Ceremony Options: Families can gather up to 5 people for a self-guided placement with thorough instruction from staff, or choose to add a facilitated ceremony hosted by forest guides, with options for gatherings of 5 to 30+ guests. Both provide an intimate way to gather and honor a loved one’s memory.

How to Begin Your Journey with Mueller Memorial and Better Place Forests

Creating a meaningful memorial doesn’t have to be complicated. We make the process simple and supportive, guiding families through every step. Here’s how you can begin:

1. Contact Us: Call Mueller Memorial at 651-774-9797 or email us at info@muellermemorial.com to inquire about placement and special pricing in The Spreading Grove.
2. Arrange Placement: We’ll help you coordinate with Better Place Forests to schedule a dedicated time for spreading ashes. We work with forest staff provide all the guidance needed to make the experience meaningful and personal.
3. Return Visit: Once the ashes are returned to the earth, a customized forest marker is placed with your loved one’s name. You and your family are welcome to connect with forest staff to return to the forest at any time, finding peace and solace in the beauty of this natural memorial.

A Unique and Exclusive Opportunity

This partnership with Better Place Forests and Interra Green Burial is an exclusive opportunity available through Mueller Memorial. For families looking to complete this final act of remembrance, The Spreading Grove offers a unique option that’s protected, sustainable, and available Spring through Fall —placements are paused in the months when there is standing snow, but visitors are still welcomed.

To celebrate the launch of The Spreading Grove this fall, Better Place Forest and Mueller Memorial are exclusively offering a special rate of $1895 for the first 25 families who choose this memorial option whether at the time of need or for placement of existing cremated remains.

No More “Unfinished Business”

If you’ve been wondering “what can I do with my loved one’s ashes,” but traditional burial or scattering didn’t feel like the right fit, The Spreading Grove may be the natural, meaningful resolution you’re looking for.

Let us help you find peace and closure in a setting that welcomes you back time and time again, ensuring that where memories live on is more than just a sentiment—it’s a promise.

For more details, please reach out to Mueller Memorial today. Our caring team is here to answer any questions and guide you through this meaningful process.

Contact Us: Mueller Memorial
Phone: 651-774-9797
Email: info@muellermemorial.com

Find Better Place Forests at:
12630 Lakamaga Trail N, Scandia, MN 55047

Make The Spreading Grove your choice for a peaceful, affordable, and everlasting memorial.