The Heart of the Matter

You’re caring for someone you love—a parent, partner, or dear friend—through one of life’s most tender seasons. You want their end-of-life to reflect their values: kindness to the earth, dignity in the process, and care for those left behind. You’re balancing emotional overwhelm, practical decisions, and the hope of honoring their legacy. This course gives you the clarity, tools, and confidence to create an end-of-life plan that aligns with your loved one’s wishes and your eco-conscious values.

Why This Matters Now

🌎 Gentle on the Planet

Learn why water cremation uses 90% less energy than flame cremation, produces no harmful emissions, and returns pure ashes to the earth.

❤️ Gentle on Your Family

Reduce stress for your loved ones by making thoughtful decisions in advance.

💭 Gentle on Your Mind

Know exactly what steps to take when the time comes, so you can focus on what matters most.

Peace of mind knowing you’ve reduced environmental impact

Confidence in navigating paperwork, pricing, and legal requirements

Knowledge to make funeral arrangements that honors your loved one’s life and values

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 21 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction & Welcome

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      Introduction & Welcome

  2. 2

    Funeral Options & The Environment

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      Impact of Burial & Fire Cremation on the Environment

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      Options for Body Care in Colorado

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      Desmond Tutu’s Altruistic Death

  3. 3

    Why Water Cremation with Be a Tree?

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      How Water Cremation Allows You to Return to the Earth

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      What Happens When My Loved One Passes?

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      Water Cremation Pricing & Costs

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      Is Pre-Payment Required?

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      Medicaid Spend Downs

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      Who is Legally Allowed to Make Funeral Arrangements?

  4. 4

    Customizing Care

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      Music, Viewings, & Witness Cremations

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      Urn vs. Parting Stone

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      Keepsakes & Obituaries

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      Celebrations of Life

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      Memorial Trees & Scattering

  5. 5

    An End-of-Life Doula’s Perspective

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      Doula & Community Support

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      The Dying Process

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      Home Funerals & Vigils

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      Grief Before & After Loss

  6. 6

    Bring It All Together

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      Discussing with Loved Ones

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      Schedule Your Meeting to Confirm Arrangements

Why learn from us?

At Be a Tree Cremation, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of Colorado families through this exact process. We believe the way we say goodbye should honor the earth we leave behind. Every lesson in this course comes from real experiences helping families navigate loss with compassion, clarity, and care for the planet.

Families Feel Relief When Making an Eco-Concious Choice with Be a Tree

Here's what people say.

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The staff has been incredible. They handled everything with such professionalism and care for my lovely wife. Summer, our celebrant was amazing, everyone at the memorial service was so touched by her and the way she presented my wife to the participants. The staff continues to reach out with support and love. I couldn't be happier with the overall experience.
Tom T.

September 2025

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I was extremely satisfied with my experience with Be A Tree. I was referred to them by someone else who had a great experience with them. From the first encounter with them to the delivery of my mom's ashes, everything was truly perfect. I was seeking an alternative to "fire" as our family had experienced tragedy with fire in the past and when I heard that Be A Tree has a water cremation I was thrilled. Once my mother passed away, the staff was very kind and empathetic and kept me posted on every detail (when her body reached their location, when they were preparing for her cremation etc.). I never had to be concerned with any detail as Be A Tree took care of everything and kept me abreast of developments along the way. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
Cheryl H.

March 2025

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Everyone was so caring and informative. I really appreciated working with the team. I liked how many options there were and that the water goes back to land. I've had multiple people check in on me through this time as well and it has meant a lot.
Tessa W.

January 2025

Meet Your Instructor, Emily

"Through many of my personal losses and my experience helping hundreds of families navigate losing a loved one, I feel passionate about helping you feel more confident as a family member or caregiver, so the funeral process is less overwhelming and more healing. As a Colorado native, I know the importance nature plays in our lives and saw the need to lessen our environmental impact as we leave this life for whatever is next, something that is not the reality with fire cremation and traditional burial. I hope you'll join me on this difficult, deeply personal, and tender journey."

Meet Your Instructor, Summer

"I have a lifelong background engaging in community care work in different capacities around the world, and I am now devoting my attention to providing care at the time of death. The unexpected death of my beloved sister, and my journey with grief that followed, led me to discover my deep and abiding passion for holistic deathcare. As a trained death doula, I consider it a true honor to offer intentional, compassionate care to families and their loved ones at Be A Tree."

Peace-of-mind you'll be glad you invested in

The information you’ll learn at your own pace and on your own time in this course is valuable in and of itself.  Should you decide that Be a Tree Cremation is the right fit for your loved one's arrangements, the cost of the course will be deducted from your services with us.

$55.00

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About Be a Tree Cremation

We are Denver's pioneering eco-conscious cremation & funeral provider, where nature's beauty guides every memorial. Be a Tree's modern, peaceful approach, including water cremation, aligns with Colorado's sustainable ethos. Join the growing community choosing nature-inspired ceremonies and celebrations of life in harmony with the environment.🤍🌲💧