Planting a tree and dedicating it to a loved one who has passed away is a lasting way of remembering them. If your loved one was an admirer of nature and woodlands, this is a great way to honour and commemorate them. It’s a beautiful way of remembering a loved one as a memorial tree represents a life once lived, where friends, family, and future generations can visit.

Planting a tree in memory of a loved one is eco-friendly and will help nature to bloom and for future generations to prosper.

How do I plant a tree?

You usually have to make a donation with whichever provider you choose, where you can plant a tree for as little as £5. Once you’ve donated, you will receive confirmation of your donation via email. Then within a week later, you will receive a digital certificate of the memorial tree you’re planting.

Where to plant a memorial tree?

There are many locations where you can plant a memorial tree; you may want to plant a tree nearby to where you live so you can visit it frequently and keep them in your memory. You might also choose to plant your memorial tree in a location far from home but was a special place for your loved one, for example, somewhere they visited on holiday many times or somewhere they’ve always wanted to visit.

Why plant a memorial tree?

Whilst memorial trees are a beautiful way to remember your loved one; they can also be used as a metaphor for life as you watch it grow.

Memorial trees are beneficial to nature and the environment. They help fight against climate change and help to reduce carbon emissions. The trees you help plant can become new homes to all sorts of wildlife, such as squirrels, mice, woodpeckers, and other beautiful singing birds. It can be comforting to know that your loved one is present in such a peaceful area, healing our hearts whilst also healing the environment.

You can create new special memories with friends and family whilst helping green spaces thrive.