Our story
Bury a pet, plant a tree
How Pine Hill began in 1987, in our founder’s own words.
In his own words
How Pine Hill began
Bury a pet, plant a tree. The thought came to me in August 1987, when the Lord gave me the thoughts and energy to create Pine Hill: a low-cost pet and horse cemetery in the country, using non-productive ground as a final resting place for our pets. After the ground settles, we plant trees. The trees will carry on this place long after we’re gone.
At the time, I realized folks needed another choice for what to do with Fido when his time came. Pet cemeteries are too expensive for most of us, and the other option is the landfill or mass cremation. Let’s not go there!
It is written: man and beast are the same. We come from the dust, and we shall return to the dust. We plant a tree in his memory. This is truly an Earth Day message: we will leave this ground better than we found it. That would be the ultimate sign of success and the supreme accomplishment.
Our goal is to help start more places like Pine Hill elsewhere, because there is a real need for this kind of cemetery. I think Mother Earth is happy with what we do, and so is my sense of purpose: to serve my brother in this way.
From seedling to grove
1. Planted 
2. Growing 
3. A grove
Come see it for yourself
The park is open to visitors. On your first visit, give us a call before you come and we’ll meet you and show you around.