The ancient Greeks have a wonderful saying that “in the land where men plant trees whose shade they will never site under is a great civilization.” Tree’s are planted in the knowledge that they usually outlast man, by many generations. This is why people plant a memorial tree, it is something that transcends us, out short existences on this plant. It represents the connection between us and the eternal, between the earth and us. That has always been the power of memorial tree as a plant.

People who look at the idea of planting a memorial tree are ones who have at least an element of spirituality. Those who maybe appreciate that this beautiful growing plant can symbolize all that was good and beautiful in a person.

When you decide to plant a memorial tree, you should look at where that person had an association with, where was there an emotional country. If they had a connection to this country, then look at one of our trees. If they loved the local park in Boston or New York, then maybe instead ask the town parks if you can plant a memorial tree there. It is about what you feel and they would have wanted.

If you decide to plant a memorial tree for someone in your garden, make sure that the dimensions of your garden, give adequate space for the tree plant to expand. If it is a small garden then maybe you should plant a memorial tree that will not grow too fast or too large. One thing that you should be very conscious is where are there over head wires.

To plant a memorial tree is to transfer a lot of attachment from a person that is passed on, in to something that is a growing connection to the world. To all that is . It is quiet a powerful connection.

I hope that if you decide to plant a memorial tree that it brings you understanding, that it lessens the grief for the bereaved and that it helps move on in the process.