Memorial Trees
Planting a memorial tree offers profound emotional comfort.
Emotional & Healing Benefits
- Tangible Connection: Provides a physical, lasting focal point for remembrance, unlike traditional sympathy gifts.
- Therapeutic Process: The act of planting and caring for the tree can be a positive, meditative way to process grief.
- Symbol of Life: Its growth represents the continuity of life, offering hope and comfort as it changes with the seasons.
- Sanctuary: Creates a serene, natural space for quiet reflection, sharing memories, and finding peace
Memorial Trees/Seats in Public Spaces
Approach your local Council to understand the process of how to have your loved one remembered through donating a tree or seat.
Arboretum in Waipukurau – https://www.forestofmemories.co.nz
In Hamilton there are lots of our residents have special connections with our city’s beautiful green spaces, and with over 200 parks and reserves there are endless options for ways and locations to commemorate the life of a loved one or to celebrate a significant life event.
Memorial seats with plaques or tree plantings can be installed in many of the parks, reserves, and open spaces in Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
https://hamilton.govt.nz/do-it-online/request-it/request-a-memorial
https://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/hastings/reserves/memorial-requests/
https://www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/parks-lakes-recreation/park-reserves/centennial-park
https://wellington.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/commemorative-trees
Palmerston North
https://www.pncc.govt.nz/Parks-recreation/Commemorative-seats-and-trees
South Taranaki
https://treesthatcount.co.nz/blog/leaving-loved-ones-a-meaningful-legacy-through-trees-that-count
Canterbury
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/the-memorials-register/living-lone-pine-memorials
