In Memory Giving
Plant A Tree In Memory With The National Forest Partnership
Plant a sympathy tree to celebrate your loved ones' life and support The Air Ambulance Service.
The memories of our loved ones are precious, so creating a woodland that can grow and flourish is the perfect way to commemorate those no longer with us.
We are proud to be working with the National Forest Company to create an Air Ambulance woodland in the heart of the Forest near Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, where supporters can have a tree planted in memory of loved ones to help grow a beautiful new woodland and create a lasting legacy.
How to plant a tree in memory of someone
Simply contact us and arrange to make a donation for your tree and one of The National Forest’s expert foresters will plant this for you. You’ll receive a personalised certificate to commemorate the contribution to the woodland and you can be warm in the knowledge that your loved ones memory lives on for lifetimes to come.
- Contact our In Memory team to choose your tree and make a donation (suggested donation: £50)
- One of The National Forest’s expert foresters will plant your tree for you.
You’ll receive a personalised certificate commemorating your contribution to the woodland, comforted in the knowledge that your loved one’s memory lives on for lifetimes.
Please note that the site is unfortunately not easy to visit for those with limited mobility and the woodland is not accessible for wheelchair users due to it being a natural site with no surfaced paths. However, should anyone with restricted mobility wish to visit, please do get in touch with us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate a comfortable visit.
Memorial trees for deceased loved ones
Dig in, plant a tree, plant a memory, leave a lasting legacy.
The National Forest is a 200-square-mile area covering parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. It is a national exemplar of what can be achieved through tree planting; more than 8.5 million have been planted in the last 26 years.
Our remembrance woodland forms part of this fantastic project, and together, we are keeping memories flying. So you know your loved one’s memory will live on.
What is a memorial tree?
A remembrance, sympathy or memorial, tree is chosen to be planted as part of a larger woodland to commemorate loved ones no longer with us. There are often many varieties of trees to choose from, and arrive in the form of a sapling which are then planted by professional teams and nurtured to thrive.
Physical trees won’t be sent to you before planting, but you’ll be invited to visit the woodland and see your commemorative plaque with your chosen message that will be available to be seen by those who want to visit.
How to plant a tree in memory of someone
We know this can be an emotional time, so we’ve ensured your tree planting is as easy as possible.
Contact our In Memory team to choose your tree and make a donation (suggested donation: £50)
One of The National Forest’s expert foresters will plant your tree for you.
You’ll receive a personalised certificate commemorating your contribution to the woodland, comforted in the knowledge that your loved one’s memory lives on for lifetimes.
What kind of tree is best for a memorial tree?
There are various trees you can choose from for your memorial tree, but we have the following for you to pick from:
- Oak – The English oak is an instantly recognisable tree and often the king of the woodland. Symbolising strength, this tree will grow for many years, offering a food source to wildlife.
- Lime – What better way to remember a loved one than with a tree that produces heart-shaped leaves? It’s also the tree of choice for honey bees, birds and many other insects.
- Hazel – Favoured by dormice and caterpillars, the hazel tree displays beautiful colours in the Autumn, before littering the forest floor with golden leaves.
- Silver Birch – Ideal for any woodland, silver birch trees boast an open canopy supporting the growth of forest floors.
- Alder—With a life span of 200 years, this tree provides wonderful cream and white blossoms, followed by fruits that encourage wildlife to visit.
- Hornbeam—With dramatic colours created by the leaves through the seasons, this striking tree always provides a beautiful year-round display.
Each tree is perfect in its own way and will offer a wonderful addition to a woodland that will be enjoyed by various generations.
How much does it cost to plant a remembrance tree?
Our collaboration with The National Forest encourages a donation in exchange for tree planting to help keep our services flying.
We suggest a donation of £50 per tree, but our team are more than happy to discuss the options with you.
There is no direct cost to purchase the tree or to pay for the services by The National Forest, so any donations we receive will go towards the lifesaving services we provide on a daily basis.
Keep their memory flying
If you want to keep your loved one’s memory flying in other ways, we have our tribute page, where people can share their memories in messages that will be kept as flying sycamore seeds. You will also be able to share your page with family and friends to create an ongoing place for people to join together in memory of your loved one.
Donate In Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved ones and create a flying sycamore seed to share their memory. This is a wonderful way of remembering those you loved and helping us reach more people in their time of need.