Memorial park · Santa Cruz, CA

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz

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Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz is a memorial park in Santa Cruz, California.

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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Starting price: $100

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz prices

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Service prices
unattended spreading	$100
pet spreading	$300
for up to 10 guests	$500
for 11 to 20 guests	$750
for 21 to 30 guests	$1,000
for 31 or more guests	$1,500
The Spreading Grove	$2,250
Legacy Tree	$12,900
Redwood Tree	$12,900
Madrone Tree	$17,900
Douglas Fir Tree	$17,900
Landmark Tree	$30,900

At $100, this is below the typical national range of $7,000–$9,000 for a funeral with burial.

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Services offered

Burial

Where is Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz?

Buzzard Lagoon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

79 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 79 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does unattended spreading cost at Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz?

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz lists unattended spreading at $100. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does pet spreading cost at Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz?

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz lists pet spreading at $300. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does for up to 10 guests cost at Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz?

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz lists for up to 10 guests at $500. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz offer?

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz offers burial, and is a memorial park. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz located?

Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz is located at Buzzard Lagoon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Better Place Forests - Santa Cruz give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.

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