The mission of Penn Forest Natural Burial Park is to provide ecologically friendly burial and to restore our 31-acre forest.
Penn Forest is Pennsylvania’s first and only exclusively natural burial ground, dedicated to providing a serene, nature-centered resting place. Located on 31 acres in Penn Hills, just northeast of Pittsburgh, their burial park is bordered by Plum Creek and situated near Allegheny River. Rooted in their mission to provide earth-friendly burials, they work to protect and restore their forest by planting native species, ensuring the land remains healthy and vibrant for future generations.
They offer natural burial options, including whole-body and cremated remains burials, as well as a scattering site. Welcoming people of all faiths, Penn Forest works with the funeral home of your choice or with any funeral home skilled in green burial practices. To view a list of local funeral homes certified by the Green Burial Council, click here.