What is a forest cemetery?
Life -Celebration - De la Vie is New Brunswick's first forest cemetery, a cultural and community-based project dedicated to providing a peaceful and environmentally conscious final resting place for your loved ones.
We take pride in offering a tranquil, eco-friendly environment where individuals and families can honor their loved ones in harmony with the earth.
We believe that the end of life should be both a celebration of one's legacy and a commitment to preserving the earth for future generations.
At the heart of our philosophy is sustainability. Our natural burial practice uses the biodegradable Capsula Mundi urn to gently return ashes to the earth while regulating soil pH to prevent pollution.
Rather than traditional headstones, each burial is marked by a plaque on an existing tree, blending harmoniously with the surrounding forest. This creates a living, breathing memorial where nature flourishes, and the memory of your loved one becomes part of the ecosystem.
By choosing Celebration Green Cemetery, you are not only honoring those who have passed but also contributing to the conservation of natural habitats, ensuring that the beauty of the forest remains intact for generations to come. Our mission is to celebrate life through a commitment to ecological stewardship, preserving natural landscapes, and fostering community values.
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"When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind."
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Our Services
We offer comprehensive green burial packages for yourself or your beloved pet, and also have Capsula Mundi Urns available for purchase separately. Click below to learn more about each option:
Green Burial
Our green burial packages provide a sustainable burial solution that honors the departed and the planet.
Green Pet Burial
Our services are available to honor cherished pets who have passed on. Special rates available.
Capsula Mundi Urn
Capsula Mundi biodegradable urns are available for purchase as a standalone product in our online store.
Kind Words
“As the director of the Sustainable Development Group of Cocagne I am thrilled to see this service exist in our community. Our group led a research initiative around the topic of green burials, and we are elated to see Monique & Renelle bring this initiative to life. Their beautiful green forest cemetery is a sacred ground which I think is the perfect location to celebrate life and remember those we love. I am thrilled to be the first client to officially make my pre-arrangements with them, and I am happy to see this huge leap forward for burials in New Brunswick!”
-Wiebke Tinney
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“I am happy to know this service exists because I did not relate to traditional ceremonies in my area. To know we can have this beautiful final resting place is a great step forward for our community"
- Anonymous
"I was initially hesitant about the idea of a green cemetery, but after visiting Celebration Green Cemetery, my perspective has completely changed. The serene beauty of the surroundings, and the thoughtful approach to eco-concious burials deeply impressed me."
- Anonymous