Memorial Programs

In partnership with Niverville Communities in Bloom and the Town of Niverville, the Memorial Forest in Hespeler Park and the Dog Park is accepting donations of memorial trees with plaques.

Deadline: November 30th

Pricing: $315

Tree Species Options:

• Discovery Elm
• Prairie Horizon Alder
• Delta Hackbury
• Greenspire Linden
• Starlite Crab
• Ming Cherry

ABOUT THE MEMORIAL FOREST PROGRAM

The Memorial Forest Program is an annual program that provides an opportunity for citizens of Niverville and abroad to commemorate the life of a loved one in a special way by planting a tree.

A living tree symbolizes a new beginning and a living tribute. By planting a tree, you not only pay a significant tribute to a loved one or family pet who has passed, but you also benefit the community and the environment.

At the base of every tree planted, a memorial plaque will be placed. Each plaque will read: In Memory of  __________________. Year of Birth & Death. By Donor ____________________.

Located in both the southwest area of Hespeler Park and the Niverville Dog Park, the Memorial Forest is administered by the Town of Niverville Parks and Recreation. Purchasers have the option of planting their trees at either location.

Who can participate?

This program is not restricted to citizens of Niverville. Surrounding community members are welcome to participate. Family or friends living abroad may donate a tree in memory of a loved one or family pet who lived in Niverville or area. More than one tree may be planted in memory of an individual.

Each donor is invited to both help plant the tree on an annual planting day in mid-May as well as participate in an annual dedication service that will be conducted in the Memorial Forest.

How to order

To place an order for your tree and memorial plaque, please submit an Application and Acknowledgement Form along with payment to the Town of Niverville.

Click here to place an order for a memorial tree.

Following this, purchasers will receive a confirmation letter as well as a tax receipt. Please note that orders received by November 30th will be planted the following spring.

Donors will then receive their invitation to help plant their tree on tree planting day when the memorial plaque will also be installed.

The Town of Niverville recognizes that Niverville citizens often wish to dedicate items within the Town’s greenspaces in remembrance of passed loved ones.

Dedication plaques may be purchased by individuals, organizations, or corporations for:

• Past Niverville residents who are deceased
• Deceased non-residents who have made a significant contribution or public service, charitable works, or volunteered in Niverville
• Past Niverville residents who are deceased and have performed a heroic act in the service of others in Niverville.

Costs:

The donor shall pay the full costs of the purchase, supply, delivery, and installation of the bench and/or bench and plaque, and where required, the hard surface for the bench. The schedule of costs including an administration fee shall be established by the Town based on the Town’s normal providers and shall be updated from time to time. An incident fee will also apply, with the unused balance of the incident fee to be refunded.