A memorial tree in a National Forest

from $10.00

A Living Tribute plants a tree in a National Forest in memory of someone who has died, and sends the family a card telling them it was done. It is a lasting marker that needs nothing from the people grieving, which is part of why it works.

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Who it suits

This suits a family who loved the outdoors, or a giver who wants to mark a loss without adding an object to a grieving home. A single tree starts around $10, and you can dedicate more. The family receives a printed card, not a task.

The tradeoff is that the gift is a gesture and a card rather than something to hold. For a recipient who would rather have a physical keepsake, a small memorial object may mean more.

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