Hi, I’m Lauren, co-founder of Hope Eternal Gardens – a state-licensed natural burial cemetery in Southwest Florida.

We create life out of loss. Every burial at Hope supports the planting of native memorial forests. Families can participate in planting or we plant for them – either choice contributes to over 20 acres of reforested land. The best part? If they plan ahead, families can plant with their loved ones and create a beautiful memory together right away – often many years before someone has passed away. They get to watch the forest grow - together.

Our mission is simple: to honor life, restore ecosystems, and offer a natural, meaningful return to the earth.