Afterlife Adventures was founded in 1996 with a mission to provide families stress free end of life memorials that improve our world for generations to come. With traditional burial costs increasing year over year we are proud to offer a variety of celebratory services to honor lives well-lived and establish living legacies.

A LIVING TRIBUTE

Continually rising cost

Cost-effective

VS

TRADITONAL BURIAL

AFTERLIFE ADVENTURES

HONORING LIVES

TURN GRIEF INTO PURPOSE

OUR PARTNERS

Large carbon footprint

Positive environmental impact

A symbol of grief

A symbol of life

Cremation Annual Growth

In 2021, the US cremation rate was 57.5%. In 2020, 56.1%. By 2025, the US cremation rate is projected to reach 64.1% and 81.8% in Canada.

- cremationassociation.org

*estimated forecast cdc.org & globaldata.com

Learn more about each type of tribute.

Green Tributes
Ocean Tributes
Afterlife Tributes

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Frequently asked questions

  • Afterlife Adventures provides stress-free end of life conservation memorials for families and their loved ones that are symbolic, meaningful alternatives to cemeteries.

  • Afterlife Adventures was founded in Austin, Texas in 1996 with a mission to provide families end of life memorials that improve our world for generations to come. Working in conjunction with The Nature Foundation, has been vital in achieving our shared values in environmental conservation and restoration.

  • Our headquarters are located at:

    500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy Building 1 Suite 200

    Austin, TX 78746

  • Our growing collective of impact partners is a specialized group of highly experienced conservation organizations. Each partner must be able to provide detailed reporting and proof of work in the field. We track all tree, coral, plastic and CO2 reduction.

Company Information

General Cremation Questions

  • We do not provide cremation services. You can find trusted partners by searching for local funeral homes or crematorium or emailing us at info@afterlifeadventures.io

  • Yes! We encourage the inclusion of all loved ones.

Green Tribute Questions

  • Something happening to your tree in the short-term is an unlikely occurrence because the trees in our forests are healthy and we care for them and the property as a whole. But trees are natural beings, and over time if something does happen to your tree if no ashes have been spread, we will help you or your loved ones find another established tree. If ashes have been spread we work with you to replant a tree or otherwise make sure we represent the best possible outcome for the location of your spreading area.

  • Yes. Choosing your final resting place is a deeply personal decision, and we think the honor of choosing your memorial tree should be yours. Something may strike you about a particular tree, such as its unique features, view, or surrounding landscape. That’s what makes choosing your tree such a special experience. You can talk with an advisor after ordering for help picking a tree that’s uniquely yours.

  • Yes. We maintain trails for you and your loved ones to easily navigate our forests.

  • Ashes are mixed with local soil so they won’t cause harm when they are returned to the base of your tree. This also ensures that, as the bacteria in the soil naturally breaks down bone ashes over time, the ashes become bioavailable to the forest.

    The chemical composition of ashes primarily includes phosphate, calcium, and potassium. While large concentrations of these minerals can indeed be harmful to the environment, Afterlife Adventures’ introduction of ashes mixed with native soil will not cause any significant impacts to environmental or human health on site.

  • Two loved ones ashes may be spread on your location. Additional ashes may be introduced but there are limitations to the number of ashes that can be safely spread at your tree over its lifetime. An associate can help customize your service.

Ocean Tribute Questions

  • Artificial reefs provide shelter, food and other necessary elements for biodiversity and a productive ocean. This in turn creates a rich diversity of marine life, attracting divers and anglers. And states like the program because the increased tourism and commercial fishing benefits local economies.

  • Yes. Our Reef Memorials are placed in public reef sites, open for fishing, diving and recreational use. Families are provided GPS coordinates so they can visit as often as they wish.

  • Cremains do not dissolve in the ocean's waters. However, being a coarse, gritty, sand-like substance, the ashes will scatter throughout the ocean with no negative effects. The EPA allows for cremated remains to be spread 3 nautical miles from land.

  • Not likely. Our Memorial reefs are built to be permanent structures. Due to natural acts of God or unforseen weather events there is no guarantee but that’s exactly what the reef is built to protect.

Afterlife Tribute Questions

  • When the time comes, after cremation. Cremains are shipped to Afterlife Adventures and safely stored on location.

  • A proprietary mix of cremated ashes, oyster shell & clay.

  • Yes depending on the size and scale of each service. An associate can help select the proper amount of cremains suggested for each item.

  • The average burial, plot, and headstone costs around $15,000 per person. We offer a range of prices for any budget — some at less than half the cost of a traditional burial.

  • Not presently, but we are working to include one soon!

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