Memorial Tree Program by Beechwood Cemetery

A living tribute, rooted in the Ottawa Valley.

Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, offers families a lasting way to remember. Each tree is planted in Ottawa and the surrounding area, and the family receives a personal tree card and a digital certificate.

Plant a tree

Beechwood Cemetery, in partnership with Heirloom, is proud to offer the Memorial Tree Program. Every tree is planted in Canadian forests that are verified, protected, and monitored by Canadian foresters across generations, so your loved one's legacy endures.

Your Memorial Tree

Choose a tree for the life you're honouring. Each tree is planted locally in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

A beginning that carries forward

Planted in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

A seedling represents the quiet, powerful start of something lasting. Though small at the time of planting, it is full of potential. Each tree is planted locally in Ottawa and the surrounding area , communities we serve or based on your preferences. The seedling will grow stronger with each passing season. This option is a meaningful tribute to a life that continues to inspire growth, renewal, and hope.

Best for: A gentle, symbolic tribute focused on legacy and future growth.

$75.00 CAD

(taxes, processing fees, etc. included)

Choose this tree

Adopt a tree on Beechwood grounds

Exclusive to Beechwood Cemetery

A tree planted directly on Beechwood's grounds.

By arrangement with Beechwood Cemetery

A living legacy

A tree planted in Canada in memory of your loved one, prioritising Ontario when possible. Every Beechwood Cemetery order represents one tree, not a contribution toward one.

A certificate

A digital certificate of authenticity with the honoree's name, planting details, and the Beechwood Cemetery logo.

A sympathy card

A personal card you write for the family, beautifully designed, and sent by email.