Evergrove is designed to go beyond sustainability, actively regenerating the environment by absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than we emit. Although our studies on terramation’s impact are ongoing, we can make well-informed estimates by referencing existing research on soil health and carbon sequestration. While terramation is a carbon-neutral process, it has the potential to be carbon-negative through the strategic use of the nutrient-rich earth it produces. Traditional methods, like cremation and burial, are carbon-intensive, with cremation emitting significant CO₂ and other harmful pollutants, and burial occupying large amounts of land Keijzer, 2017; Scalenghe & Pantani, 2019; Mari & Domingo, 2010;Franco et al., 2022; González-Cardoso et al., 2020;O'Keeffe, 2020) - you can compare existing options here. In contrast, the terramation process itself is estimated to produce less than 50 kg of CO₂, making it a significantly less carbon-intensive choice. The most impactful environmental benefit, however, comes from how the earth is used. Evergrove’s commitment to ecological renewal operates through two primary streams, each contributing to a lasting legacy of environmental impact:

Earth-Based Sequestration

Each terramation process produces nutrient-rich earth that can sequester approximately 100-500 kg of CO₂, depending on its application. This earth can be reintegrated into existing green spaces, parks, and conservation projects, enhancing soil health and supporting local ecosystems (Lal, 2020; Griscom et al., 2017)). By enriching soil quality, this earth contributes to natural carbon retention in areas already meaningful to families and communities (Paustian et al., 2016).

Environmental Impact Projects & Carbon Farm Sequestration

As part of our long-term vision, Evergrove aims to establish and partner with dedicated carbon farms as part of our environmental impact projects. These farms focus on planting trees and restoring biodiverse landscapes, significantly enhancing CO₂ capture (Lehmann & Joseph, 2015). Each tree planted in a carbon farm can sequester up to 1 tonne of CO₂ over its lifetime, creating a cumulative, long-term impact (Cannell, 1999; Nowak & Crane, 2002). By building and supporting these carbon farms, Evergrove facilitates an enduring environmental benefit that grows with each new project, transforming remembrance into an ongoing act of ecological restoration.

Through these two streams, Evergrove maximises its environmental impact as part of a collective legacy. Our model transcends traditional memorialisation, creating a legacy that honours loved ones while actively nurturing the planet. This dual approach is central to our commitment to a scalable, sustainable future that embraces both personal remembrance and environmental responsibility.

Environmental Benefits:

• Enrich existing or new green spaces

• Support reforestation and biodiversity in carbon farms

• Revitalise soil health in conservation projects

• Contribute to ecosystem restoration and natural carbon retention

At Evergrove, we’re committed to making nature-positive death care accessible to everyone. Our mission is to provide an inclusive option that honours diverse values and traditions, offering a meaningful, affordable path for all. We invite religious, cultural, and secular communities to co-design memorials that reflect what matters most to them, ensuring our services are respectful, personalised, and aligned with their beliefs.

Evergrove is an ethical business and we are in the process of obtaining social enterprise certification to demonstrate our commitment to putting people and the planet before profit. All proceeds from carbon credit sales through our environmental impact projects will be fully reinvested into further environmental programs or expanding access to nature-positive death care through initiatives like our financial assistance fund.

Our vision is to blend remembrance seamlessly into everyday green spaces and environmental projects, transforming the end of life into an opportunity to reconnect communities in places where memories were made. This approach not only brings people together but also respects our shared connection to nature, offering comfort in its enduring beauty and continuity.

Key Social Benefits:

• We are dedicated to integrating memorials into everyday green spaces, creating places where communities can gather, reflect, and reconnect in meaningful surroundings.

• Evergrove provides a platform for religious, cultural, and secular groups to co-design services that honour their values, making memorials both inclusive and deeply personal.

• As we grow, we are committed to introducing more affordable service levels, ensuring nature-positive end-of-life care is accessible to all.

• 100% of proceeds from carbon credit sales are reinvested into environmental initiatives and expanding access to nature-positive end-of-life care.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is an emotional journey, and Evergrove offers a unique way to support that process through the healing power of nature. By transforming remains into nutrient-rich earth, families are given the opportunity to create living memorials that grow, thrive, and become lasting tributes. This connection to nature provides comfort and continuity, helping people feel close to those they’ve lost while offering a tangible way to honour their memory. Evergrove encourages conversations about loss and legacy that begin not with death, but with life.

The terramation process is designed to give families the time and space they need to process their grief. With the option to visit during the transformation and the flexibility to decide how best to use the nutrient-rich earth, Evergrove helps families heal while creating legacies that not only preserve memories but also leave behind tangible benefits like healthier forests, cleaner air, and restored ecosystems - legacies that reflect the values we held in life.

Key Emotional Benefits:

• The 60-90 day terramation process allows families time to process their loss and make thoughtful decisions about memorialisation.

• Loved ones can visit during the transformation, offering a space to reflect and heal.

• Memorials in everyday spaces, like gardens or parks, allow conversations about loss to arise naturally and support emotional well-being.

• Being in nature has proven healing effects, lowering cortisol levels and increasing dopamine, making it the ideal environment for emotional recovery.