Memorials and Commemorative Programs

Apply for a memorial tree

View the trees we have to offer. From top left: Burr Oak, Pin Oak, Red Oak, Freeman Maple, Hedge Maple, Sugar Maple, Honey Locust, Japanese Elm, and Tulip Tree.

After choosing your tree, please fill out one of the request forms:

• Online memorial tree request form
• Memorial tree request form
• Memorial tree request form (fillable)

Coming soon — memorial tree map for selecting available trees for adoption.

Cost: $750 + HST

The fee covers:

• A 15-year sponsorship, including plaque installation and general maintenance.
• Replacement of the tree by the City during the timeframe of the sponsorship at the City’s discretion.
• Replacement of the plaque due to damage or vandalism for one year after sponsorship begins. After the first year, the City replaces the plaque at the sponsor's cost.

Please fill out one of the request forms:

• Online memorial bench request form
• Memorial bench request form
• Memorial bench request form (fillable)

Cost: $3,500 + HST

The fee covers:

• A 10-year sponsorship with a plaque and installation.
• Replacement of the bench by the City during the timeframe of the sponsorship at the City’s discretion.
• Replacement of the plaque due to damage or vandalism for one year after sponsorship begins. After the first year, the City replaces the plaque at the sponsor's cost.

Plaques for trees and composite bench

Please contact Harpwood's Trophies and Gift Shop at 905-735-4474 or visit 222 King Street, Welland, to discuss plaque design.

Plaque for metal bench

Please download this plaque form and attach it to the online memorial bench request form or email for plaque design.

• Plaque form