How to Plant a Memorial Tree With Cremated Remains

By: }Powers Funeral Home
Monday, June 13, 2022

Planting a tree is a wonderful way to honor and remember your loved one. Not only does the act itself help in healing, but you also have a living thing you can watch grow and flourish over the years. If you are interested in planting a tree as a tribute after your loved one’s cremation services in Columbia, SC, keep reading as we cover everything you need to know about this special memorial.

What do I need to plant a memorial tree?

To plant a tree for your loved one, you will first need to purchase a biodegradable urn. There are many options to choose from as well as specifically designed tree kit urns. You want to avoid placing anything in the ground that is not biodegradable or especially for this purpose as it can harm the environment.

You also want to avoid placing the cremated remains directly into the ground as they can actually interfere with the growth of the tree because they have a high ph balance. If you want to plant a tree without the use of an urn, you can find a specific soil mixture that you mix the cremated remains into. This mixture is designed to help lower the ph balance which will help the tree grow.

Next, you will need a tree. It is important to do your research here before you purchase the tree to ensure you get a type that can grow in your climate. You can find information about this online or visit a local nursery or arboretum and talk to a professional. You will also need to decide if you want just a seed or a tree that has already started to grow.

Steps in planting a memorial tree

Step 1. Dig a hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create a hole that is one to two feet bigger in diameter than the sapling's root system. Initial root development will benefit from soil loosening, which will also aid with nutrient and water absorption.

Step 2. Make a room for the urn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To make room for the urn made of natural fiber, pressed paper, or biodegradable material that will be placed before your sapling, dig a little bit deeper.

Step 3. Hold a memorial service

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before planting a sapling, consider holding a ceremony or memorial service there with close friends or family.

Step 4. Plant the tree

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the memorial service, bury the urn in the ground and cover it with a thin layer of earth and nutrient supplements. Put the sapling's root on top of the urn. To give your tree or plant a solid foundation, backfill the soil around it and tamp it down.

Step 5. Finishing touches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Around the base of the new planting, add three to six inches of mulch until you are about a foot or so away from the trunk. This prevents weed competition, keeps roots warm during the winter, and keeps them moist.

Where do I plant the memorial tree?

Where you plant your tree is an induvial choice. Some people who have a home may wish to plant a tree in their yard or garden so they can tend to it daily. Others may choose to plant it in a park or other special location where they can still drive by or go and visit it. Just make sure if you are placing it on property other than your own you check with law enforcement to ensure it is legal.

Planting a memorial tree after your loved one’s cremation services in Columbia, SC., is a wonderful tribute and memorial to them. It provides a healing activity that aids in the healing process as well as provides a beautiful way to remember them.

 

Leave a comment
Name*:
Email:
Comment*:

Comments

Please wait

Previous Posts

How Do Military Honors Work with Cremation?

You are probably familiar with the idea of a funeral with military honors. Even if you have never attended one in person, you have most likely seen on in a movie or show and can picture the honor g...

Funeral Service: Religious or Secular?

If you are talking to funeral homes in Ridgeway, SC. about your loved one’s arrangements, you may be wondering if you should have a religious or secular funerals service for them. If your loved one...

Dividing Your Loved One’s Cremains

When it comes to cremation services in Elgin, SC, many families may be divided on what to do with the cremains of their loved one. While some family members may wish to have them scattered in a pla...

Short Guide to Grave Markers: What You Need to Know

One decision you will need to make when finalizing arrangements with funeral homes in Elgin, SC. for your loved one is what type of grave marker you will want. While upright headstones are a very p...

How to Write a Meaningful Condolence Message

Hearing about a friend who has lost a loved one can break your heart. You want to help them and let them know they are not alone in this difficult time, but what do you say? You don’t want to say t...

Funeral Reception Invitation Tips and Examples

While planning receptions are normally joyous affairs, the tone is much different when it is a funeral reception.  Although these events can be solemn affairs, they provide many benefits to he...

Important Steps to Take After a Death Has Occurred

The death of a loved one is something nobody is ever really ready for. Even if you feel you are prepared, the moment it happens may leave you feeling lost and confused. In this state we are unable ...

Selecting Your Loved One’s Burial Attire

When meeting with funeral homes in Lugoff, SC. about your loved one’s arrangements, there are many decisions you will need to make. Other than the type of casket and burial arrangements, one other ...

Are You Using One of These Excuses to Put Off Preplanning?

Ask anyone if preplanning your final arrangements is important and just about all of them will agree that it is. Yet everyday people put off this important task thinking they will get to it “later”...

Coping With Grief: Where to Find Support

Grief and the loss of a loved one can be an extremely challenging thing to get through. Your world may feel like it has been flipped upside down and you simply don’t know which way is up. It is dur...