Pramodh Chandrashekar, Founder & CEO of Last Ripple "My dream was to become an entrepreneur, and I wanted my career to make a difference to the society. In March 2018, I gave myself a year to fulfil this plan, but little did I know that inspiration would come to me in a very unfortunate way within a month. My grandmother passed away in April, and as we were performed her last rites, I wondered if there could be a way to make the rituals meaningful to the family’s sentiments, while also being eco-conscious.How pure is it to let your family make the world a better, greener place to be?"

LAST RIPPLE is India’s first initiative to create biodegradable urns which turns your beloved into living memory trees. We envision a different approach to the way we think about death. Cremated Ashes will be held in our planting system which turns into a living memory. The simplest way to combat climate change is to just plant a tree and nurture it. But we have a busy routine which will never let to do so. By planting tree for all events like death especially we will increase the tree cover of our cities and promote urban forestry. Green Funerals across the country to make death an beautiful green everlasting memory. Thus establishing a connection between our forgotten nautre-trees and our emotions to have a sense of belongingness. Currently, we are focusing on pet-plant memorial plantations which was an untapped blue-ocean. India being Asia's biggest pet hub made our initiative standout to get 36+ national and international features like TEDx , Singapore International Foundation , The Better India and the list goes on! We also have a chain of Eco-friendly products and also provide a platform for organisations to help in community building by conducting marathons and tree-plantation drives. Let's ignite a green revolution by rethinking life! By urban forestry and increased tree count, the city will have more frequent rains which improves water table refilling putting an end to water scarcity in big metro cities. And trees protect soil fertility coat intact avoiding dust pollution and breathing disorders. Bangalore was known as a 'Garden City' in 2000's with more than 300,000 trees, but right now the city has been re-termed as 'Silicon Valley' with hardly 100,000 trees. If it goes on this pace, it will become a Cape town in the near future! This initiative started after researching about the psychological behaviour of the common public has to why they not concerned for the common environment and aid to the betterment. The answer was tragedy of commons wherein the public only were concerned about private property which lacked social responsibility. By our initiative, we are bridging this tragedy of commons by advocating to plant a tree for every death which will get a sense of belongingness and bond to that tree.

1. It is innovative. It demonstrates the possibilities for invention have by no means been exhausted. Creativity can provide real solutions to current problems. 2. It is useful. Thanks to its creative process, Last Ripple becomes something necessary to achieve proper growth from ashes. 3. It is aesthetic. It is a simple, kind object, designed for our well-being. 4. It is understandable. Its shape describes its function. It is self-explanatory. 5. It is discrete. Last Ripple Urns leaves no trace of identification that it has been used. 6. It is honest. It is a product with a very specific role that does not intend to be more innovative or valuable than it truly is. 7. It is long-lasting and independent. Thanks to its manufacturing process, Last Ripple Urns does not “expire”, and as such, its use is not bound by any specific period, epoch or place. 8. Its design is democratic. Its price is reasonable and allows for total compatibility in logistics processes and commercial distribution. 9. It is sustainable. Both the product and its function imply an environmental, social and economic improvement for a growing problem, overpopulation and metropolis growth. 10. It is simple. Less, but better.

Our planting system is made from biodegradable paper material with a three-tier structure wherein the ashes goes at the bottom, and then ash-neutralizer disc is placed on top of it followed by soil layer. This is to reduce the pH level of ash which will kill a plant. We also have Geo-tag to be tagged next to the plantation for identification and location portrayal.

The box size is 16x30x50 cm. and has a weight of 2 Kg

Last Ripple Urns has been designed to hold all the ashes that result from the process of cremation. The capacity of the urn is 5.8lbs, or 2.5 Liters. It can be used with the full amount of ash, or a smaller amount just in case a symbolic portion is being saved.

The Last Ripple Urns does not have an expiration date. Thanks to the materials used to create our urns, you can keep the urn indefinitely. To favour its preservation, we recommend storing the urn in a dry place away from extreme heat, or humidity. If you don’t plan on using your urn anytime soon, we recommend getting a Bios Urn without seed. You can add your preferred seed at the moment of planting.

No, the Bios Urn is 100% biodegradable, and made with no chemicals, preservatives, or additives.

We have a simple guide to planting instructions, which can be accessed on our website. The Last Ripple Urn is really simple to use. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to message us.

Last Ripple Urns requires much the same care as a normal tree: water, sunlight and good temperature. As such, in order to ensure proper growth, a site with proper soil humidity, an appropriate temperature and few hours of sunlight must be selected. These requirements vary depending on the tree selected, please make sure you adhere to the care requirements for your specific tree. If you are unsure about the requirements, you can message us for help. If the process requires too much care on the part of the user, a good option is to use a sprout or seedling in place of a seed during the planting process.

Yes! It can be used with ash saved from another urn. As such, if you already have the ashes in your house, you may purchase the urn and transfer the ashes into it. You can also bring the Urn to a crematorium or funeral home so they can handle the task of transferring the ash for you. Please note, we are not involved in the transferring process.

Yes, Last Ripple Urn works with any amount of ash. You can use all of the ash, or just a small portion.

Yes. Currently, we manufactured for people and for pets. But we are not upfront promoting it for humans. Only pets as of now, however volunteer human plant memorials can also be done.

No difference at all! The Last Ripple Urns for humans and for pets is the same product. Last Ripple Urns is universal, in the sense that it has the same shape, colour and price. The only difference is in the packaging and labelling, to aid in identifying the product.

Yes, you can elect to use a seedling, or sprout instead of a seed.

Absolutely, the choice is yours.

Yes, you can plant the urn in a planting pot with enough capacity to bury the urn and then transplant it to its final location.

We've designed the Last Ripple Urns in a way that is easy to manage and ensures growth. We created the system to work independently and autonomously, for those who lack green thumbs. It cares, waters, and monitors itself. The first months of growing a tree from a seed are the most important, in order to ensure that your tree will grow healthy, please make sure it receives adequate sunlight, and that you choose a tree that is native to the environment. In the off-chance that a tree does not grow, you can plant additional seeds beneath the surface of the soil. Please contact us if you need assistance at contact@lastripple.com.

There are a few ways you can pre-plan with Bios Urn, which include adding them to your funeral arrangements, or pre-purchasing. We recommend checking out our complete guide for pre-planning to learn more about which option best suits your needs. Please contact us if you need assistance at contact@lastripple.com.

Yes, Last Ripple Urn can be purchased in advance and saved for when the time comes. We recommend purchasing one without seeds, and making a note in your arrangements as to which tree, shrub, or plant you would like to have planted with your Urn.

We recommend putting it in writing. If you already have a plan in place, all you need to do is add the Last Ripple Urn and a few other details (i.e place to plant, tree choice, etc.) We offer a free form you can download which can be added filled out and added to your arrangements.

The Last Ripple planting system starts from a basic price of 3000 INR, or the equivalent in your respective currency. If you purchase five or more urn/ planting systems, shipping is free.

We accept all payment of all kinds, from bank account transfer, credit or debit card payment. Even Google Pay would do.

Absolutely! Especially in India we don’t have any laws or regulations regarding this. Typically, the planting system aka urn can be planted wherever it is legal to plant a tree, including your backyard. Most often, planting on private property is allowed and legal. We generally recommend natural environments, like gardens, backyards, forests, or parks. Prior authorization may be required for public land (forest or park) although generally some forests will feature locations where ashes can be scattered, and these tend to correspond with places to be planted.

More traditional cemeteries are offering it as an option, however you need inquire within.

It completely depends. Approx. shipping has an approximate price of 1000 INR pan India, and the product is delivered within 3-7 business days.

To infinity and beyond! No, really. We ship worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated according to the number of units purchased and the final destination. Please note, some countries have higher shipping rates than others.

If you are wholesaler, a shop or offer related services, and you wish to offer Last Ripple, please email to contact@lastripple.com.

Our Urn/planting system includes - A Biodegradable Urn, Nutritious Soil, Keep-Safe container for ashes, Geo-Tag, and instructions for planting.