Memorial Trees

Plant a Tree in Memory as a Lasting Tribute

If you’re struggling to find unique, thoughtful and lasting memorial gift ideas amongst all the sympathy flowers and cheesy trinkets, we’re so glad you’re here.

Few tributes are as meaningful and long lasting as planting trees in our nation's forests. Our customers often describe our memorial tree planting as a wonderful service that brings comfort and hope during difficult times.

When someone passes, here’s what usually happens: Their loved ones are inundated with funeral flowers that can brighten up a home for a short period of time but die days later and are then put in the trash.

Not exactly uplifting, is it? That’s why we offer Memorial Trees, a living tribute to honor the departed for generations. These tree gifts stand out, serving as a living tree memorial that has deep meaning for the family and friends who receive them.

The Need for Restoration in Our National Forests

There are over 1 million acres of our National Forests currently in desperate need of restoration, according to the Forest Service.

Our nation's forests have been devastated by wildfires, drought, disease and other natural disasters-- taking a huge toll on wildlife habitat and precious ecosystems.

Planting memorial trees is not only a beautiful way to remember someone, it's also a beautiful way to help nature.

When you Plant Memorial Trees, you Make an Impact

Plant a tree in memory of someone who has died through Trees for a Change, and the tree will be planted where it is needed most. Our trees are always native species trees and they are planted in National Forests desperate for restoration.  By supporting our reforestation efforts, your gift will make a lasting difference by helping to restore areas of woodlands that have been destroyed by wildfire.

When you plant trees as a memorial, the recipient of the gift will be able to see photographs of the trees and planting location maps online. They can even go visit if they wish. The trees help comfort grieving loved ones by giving them life and growth and hope to focus on.

Four Memorial Tree Planting Options

We offer four types of gifts to suit every budget and need:

1) The Memorial Tree Gift... plants 1 or more trees, we’ll include a personalized certificate and a card with your personal message. 

2) The Memorial Grove...plants 5 or more trees, we’ll include a personalized certificate and a card with your personal message.

3) The Memorial Tree Gift Card...plants 1 tree, our most affordable option. With this option, we send the card directly to and you write your own message and send the card to the recipient.

4) The Collective Grove...once set up, it allows folks to contribute trees to a large grove in the name of the deceased. This is a great option for any group of family members or friends interested in planting trees for the same person or for mentioning in obituaries as a requested condolence gift.

Is Memorial Tree Planting Legit?

We can't speak for other services, but we are the real deal.

YES, we are ACTUALLY planting trees.

We know that when you plant memorial trees with Trees for a Change, you are placing your trust in us, and we take that very seriously. So, we show you real photos of the trees and maps of the actual planting locations. We'll also send you an email with updated photos when we revisit the planting site in the future.

For us it's all about the trees and the relationships we've built with our customers. Knowing that together we can make positive changes for people and the planet while offering a meaningful gift is the reason we are in business.