Frequently Asked Questions

You can either send a personalized email or print out and hand a general certificate to the gift recipient. Personalized email: After completing the purchase, you will be taken to a webpage where you select a personalization form for the product you purchased. Don't worry if you're in a hurry, because we also email you a link to the form so you can complete it at your convenience. In the form, you enter the recipient's email address and a personalized message among a few other items. You can send the email immediately or have it delayed to the time of your choosing. General certificate: After completing the purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the general certificate of the product you purchased. You can print the certificate at home on the paper of your choice and hand deliver it to the gift recipient.

You can choose from a variety of native trees and shrubs in order to restore a diverse forest typical of the site location. This will include oaks, hickories, maples, dogwoods, cherries and plums, redbud, and many other beneficial species. Selecting a tree is a personal and meaningful decision. You can choose a specific tree species or allow our experts to select the best fit for the ecosystem. For more information visit our Memorial Tree Planting page or any other product page.

Absolutely!  We would be honored to help fulfill your loved one’s legacy. Many families choose Remembrance Forest as a meaningful "in lieu of flowers" alternative, especially for those who loved the outdoors or cared deeply about conservation. To make it easy for friends and family, here is some suggested wording for the notice: "In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial trees be planted in [Name's] honor through RemembranceForest.com." "To celebrate [Name's] love for nature, the family suggests a memorial planting at RemembranceForest.com." (We recommend having a link to our website instead of just text. Doing so makes it easier for some readers to find us.)

We are always open to your feedback. Please email us at steward@remembranceforest.com to let us know what went great or what needs to be improved. We are definitely interested in learning how we can do better and what other ideas you have that we should consider.