Become a tree with your own DNA

Become a tree with your own DNA

A sustainable option for environmentally conscious people. The DNA tree memorial is an apple tree genetically modified to carry strands of your own DNA. Gravestones are lifeless, but these trees live. They are a symbol of life and our environment. Cells are treated to extract your DNA and genetic material, which is injected into a single apple-tree cell, although other tree species are also possible. By keeping the tree cell in a sugar solution and exposing it to light, scientists can nurture the cells until they grow into a small plant ready to be planted. In principle, every single cell of the tree would then contain human DNA. The tree urn was developed to help create a greener planet by shifting tradition away from conventional burial towards ecological woodland burial. The "living tree" is also intended to celebrate the life of the person who died. Traditional funerals are not sustainable and can develop into a growing global problem that causes lasting environmental harm and simply takes up too much space. The DNA urn is made from natural plant fibres and materials that help fertilise the surrounding soil, lower the pH of cremated remains and create a suitable environment for a tree to grow. We place great importance on selecting tree species that fit harmoniously into your local environment, complement the unique ecosystem around them and create a living tribute to those who now rest at their roots. Each urn includes a certificate that families can redeem to receive their memorial-tree sapling. Alternatively, we exclusively offer "Tree of Life funerals": at a nursery, a tree is planted in a mixture of soil and the deceased person's ashes, and this tree can then be planted on private property in the usual way. As a special service, you can also receive free access to the new LIFE ID funeral planning app and an entry in the "Horizon" guestbook of life, so that those you love can visit you there at any time.