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Complete carbon-neutral cremation, arranged online. Browse service areas below.
What is Better Place?
Better Place is the first complete online cremation and memorialization platform—seamlessly coordinating every detail of end-of-life arrangements with transparency, compassion, and no funeral home visit required.
- Flame cremation
- Aquamation
- Natural organic reduction
- Paperwork & permits
- Executor assistance
- Grief support
- Obituaries
- Memorial Trees
- Spreading Groves
- Nature Memorial Ceremonies
- Memorial Markers
- 9 Memorial Forests nationwide
Whenever you’re ready, we’re here
I need to arrange cremation and
memorial services right away.
Someone I love is dying. I want to start planning cremation.
I need a Memorial Tree or Spreading Grove, and a ceremony.
I’m planning cremation and/or a Memorial Tree for myself or others.
How can we help
Wherever you are located, we can help
Complete Cremation
Everything handled online, start to finish.
Starting at $3,495 • View Pricing
Bundle with Memorial • Save $1,000
Cremation Planning
Protect your family from cremation costs.
Starting at $3,495 • View Pricing
Bundle with Memorial • Save $1,000
Memorial Tree
A private tree in a protected forest for people and pets.
Starting at $6,200 • View Pricing
Bundle with Memorial • Save $1,000
Find cremation & memorial services near you
Cremation choices
Carbon-neutral cremation
Flame Cremation
Uses heat and flame to reduce the body to ash.
- No toxic chemicals
- No burial plot needed
- Fewer resources than burial
Aquamation
Uses water and alkali to reduce the body to ash.
- 90% less energy than flame
- Zero emissions
- No toxic byproducts
Natural Organic Reduction
Uses natural microbes to reduce the body to soil.
- Creates nutrient-rich soil
- Minimal energy use
- Ultra-low emissions
Talk to a Guide, 24/7
When you’re ready, we’re here.
Explore at your own pace
See the two ways families honor a life.
Questions?
We're here to help.
Is cremation available in my area?
Complete cremation service is currently available in California, with online arrangement and no funeral home visit required. Wherever you’re located, cremation planning and a natural resting place for ashes—through Memorial Trees or Spreading Groves—are available nationwide.
Can I arrange everything online, or do I need to visit a funeral home in person?
You can complete the entire process online and by phone. Either way, no funeral home visit is required.
How much does cremation cost?
Pricing is upfront and starts at $3,495 for complete cremation, $3,495 for cremation planning, and $6,200 for a Memorial Trees. Bundling cremation with a memorial saves $1,000. Exact pricing depends on the service and location. See our cremation pricing page.
What happens after I arrange cremation?
Once arrangements are confirmed, the team handles transportation, permits, and paperwork, and keeps you updated at each step. You’ll also get support with the obituary, executor assistance, grief support and any memorial or ceremony you’ve planned.