Living Memorial Stone

The Living Memorial Stone, an alternative and contemporary way of mourning and remembrance of the death of a loved one. Made from a bird feed, plant seed and beef fat composite, with a tree seed encapsulated in a compost tube core. In a planting ritual, representative of a final salutation to the dead, the piece is part buried in the ground, providing feed for natural wildlife and the plantation of a tree. As the outer layer is consumed by animals and the tree begins to sprout, indigestible plant seeds in the piece are distributed in the surrounding environment through animal droppings. The contents of the seed mix and the type of tree seed is variable depending on personal preference, seasons and or location.

The stone provides a foundation for new life, creating something that can be enjoyed by all and is beneficial to the environment. It can be a stand-alone memorial or a compliment to a natural or tradition burial or the site of scattered ashes. The Living Memorial Stone is a celebration and remembrance of the life of a person, not a reminder of their death.