FAQ

Yes, aquamation is a burial service offered by Forêt de la seconde vie. Call our team to take advantage of this environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation.

Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is a method of body disposal that uses water, heat and an alkaline (usually potash or caustic soda) to break down organic tissue. This process is presented as an ecological alternative to traditional cremation, as it consumes less energy and emits no atmospheric pollutants. After aquamation, only the bones remain, which are then ground to a powder, similar to ashes after cremation, and returned to the family.

An eco-forestry cemetery is a funeral space that favors an ecological and sustainable approach. This type of cemetery allows the deceased to be buried in nature, often without stone monuments or conventional coffins, in order to respect the environment and preserve the natural appearance of the site.

Our ecoforest cemetery is currently open by appointment only, and the site is protected and accessible to families of the deceased exclusively, as well as to owners of trees under a life concession.

We accept payment by credit card, debit card and bank transfer.

No, no tree cutting is authorized on the lot. An environmental protection easement is registered when the lot is purchased. However, in certain cases, we must intervene on trees to ensure their growth.

We offer a guarantee on the tree, depending on the package chosen. It's important to note that a dead tree makes an important contribution to biodiversity. It plays a role in the ecosystem, providing a home for birds, insects, fungi and plants. It's a third life that nature offers us.

No, you can choose between a public and a private safe. It's also possible to have some private, and some public, people under the same concession. (Or under the same tree).

This depends on the package you have chosen. We suggest you consult a family advisor.

You will no longer have access to the safe and the information it contains. The safe will become the property of Forêt de la Seconde Vie.

No, to access the virtual safe, you have to be near the tree on the site.

Yes, by following the current reforestation sequence by forest zone and taking into account the growth of tree species up to their projected canopy. We recommend that you contact one of our advisors for more information.

Depending on the option chosen, the number of scatterings may vary. For the memorial tree, you are entitled to nine scatterings. For family trees, you're allowed up to eight scatterings. For shared trees, only one scattering is permitted.

A physical map is available on the site, and an electronic tablet is also available for this purpose. To find the location of the lot, please refer to one of our advisors.

No, no urns are accepted, with the exception of those at Forêt de la Seconde Vie. Please ask one of our advisors for further details.

No: your plot in our eco-forest cemetery is paid for in perpetuity.

Yes, the cost depends on your choice of products. The maintenance fees will be used to control vegetation to allow access to the commemorative sites and ensure the longevity and beauty of the bequeathed ecoforestry site. In addition, we allocate a portion of the sum to maintain computer support, updates and maintenance of the digital cloud.

The Institut des territoires is a non-profit organization (NPO) offering services in sustainable land management and developing innovative knowledge, with the aim of creating and maintaining multifunctional protected areas.

Digital technology supports the customer experience. At the foot of the tree, a virtual trunk is available to pay tribute to the person or family.

It is a group of living beings that live within a specific environment and interact with each other within and with this environment.

The geographical location of the lots. We geo-referenced each lot to locate the deceased's tree.

Fungi that feed the soil's root system.

Diversity of living species (micro-organisms, plants, animals) in an environment.

An ecological forest.

‍A set of goods, rights and obligations with economic value of which a person may be the holder or liable.

Assets left by a deceased person and passed on by inheritance.

A video in which you share a message with your loved ones and future generations, to be broadcast to them at the time of death.

A place where families can gather and remember in the name of the deceased.

A range of services specializing in the preparation of the deceased and the formalities surrounding a death.

Service or ceremony held in memory of a person.

A set of gestures, rites and words used to pay tribute to the deceased.

A specific plot of land in a cemetery for which a family or individual purchases burial rights. A plot allows one or more burials.

The act of burying a deceased person. This is the final disposition of the ashes.

Container made from 100% biodegradable materials inside which the ashes of the deceased are deposited.

Rooting a tree.

Infinite duration for which we have registered a forest protection easement to ensure the preservation and protection of this forest.