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What is a Pet Directive and Why Does My Pet Need One?

Background More than 4 million pets are adopted each year in the U.S. Often that adoption experience is a joyous and exciting time for both the p...

What is Sustainably Sourced Wood?

It’s no secret that the majority of consumers want sustainable products and eco-friendly packaging. According to this Forbes report, consumers sa...

Father's Day After Loss

There’s no manual for many things in life; how to raise a child, how to foster a healthy relationship with your partner, etc. Similarly, there’s no...

When to Create a Will - Here's What You Need to Know

There are a lot of questions about when an estate plan is necessary to create, as well as when it needs to be updated. Creating your will online wi...

The Grief and Memorial Planting Service at Half Moon Farm

Walking into Half Moon Farm in Lakewood, CO last Sunday, between trellises of greenery and the far off sound of a trickling fountain, I was welcome...

4 Summer Activities to Keep Serotonin Levels High

Grief is draining. Not only does it take a toll on your physical energy, it also takes a toll on your mental health. The neurotransmitter serotonin...

Healthy Grief

According to Psychology Today, grief is the acute pain that follows loss. Experts usually refer to grief as a process or response, rather than conf...

5 Tips For Writing a Eulogy

Losing a loved one is traumatic and it can take a long time to recover. This is why it’s essential to handle the grieving process with patience and...

The Production Process

At Oaktree Memorials, we have an eight step process for creating our modern Italian urns. Our urns are made with sustainably sourced Italian wood a...

Why It’s Important to Support Small Businesses

At Oaktree, we take our responsibility and commitment to the environment seriously. That’s why we are dedicated to curating and manufacturing produ...

How do I find a funeral home if my family hasn’t planned ahead?

How do you find a funeral home if you haven't planned ahead? Our Co-founder Miles Adams walks through the best ways to find a funeral home no matte...

Why an Urn is a Great Way to Remember a Lost Loved One

When you experience the loss of a loved one, you contemplate the various ways in which to remember that special person. If your loved one was crema...

What are green funerals?

In 1941, Boy Scout founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell famously implored people to “leave the world a better place than (they) found it.” Even then, B...