The answer is simple. Tree plantings have been around since the beginning of time and will still be here long after we are gone. The popularity will be steadily increasing as more people become aware of such services as Celebration Forest. And finally, as the cost of dedicating a memorial tree is comparative to sending flower arrangements, more people will be sending the gift of an entire tree, instead of flowers that will last a few weeks at the most. One thing is certain.
Death is inevitable.
I always wonder how people feel if the memorial tree for someone who has died young also dies for some reason. What a wonderful memorial - a living memorial and tribute to our loved ones. I was pleased to read this article. The town of Port Angeles, WA has trees planted by families in honor of lost ones along their waterfront in town. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Heidi Stockton,s Healing Gardens topic, please visit the Discussions page .