Plant a tree in memory of a loved one

We recommend that you create a gift when purchasing the tree to be able to send the tree to the family or loved ones of the deceased. To do this, click on the ‘Create a gift ’ button when you are in your basket. You can then create a gift card with a personalised message for the receiver of the tree. That way, the receiver of the tree will be able to read about the tree, the species, the forest where it is planted, and the GPS coordinates.

We do not physically label the trees, as we want to protect our forests as best as possible. However, the receiver of the tree will be able to name the tree virtually from their EcoTree account. We do provide GPS coordinated for each tree, which is accessible from the EcoTree account, and as our forests usually are open from April to October, you and the receiver(s) of the tree are welcome to visit the tree if you wish to do so.

Some trees you can find in our TreeShop are already planted. But if this is not the case, the plantations will be done by our foresters. Several hundred young trees are planted in one day, and planting dates depend on weather conditions, the availability of plants in the nursery and that of forestry workers. Therefore, it is too complicated to plan to allow the public to attend the plantings.

The trees have a cutting horizon just like our other trees. If you wish for the tree to stand in the forest for as long as possible we recommend opting for a tree species with a long harvesting horizon, such as a Corsican Pine. You can check the estimated time before cutting of each tree in the TreeShop.

EcoTree memorial trees are not just symbols: they are real trees planted and managed sustainably in our forests in Denmark and France. Unlike other sites that offer to “plant a tree for a deceased person” in a symbolic or virtual way, EcoTree allows you to become the actual owner of a tree. Each tree grows in a forest managed by our forestry teams according to the principles of sustainable and nature-friendly management. It grows, stores carbon, promotes biodiversity, and helps to leave a living, real mark.

Giving or planting a memorial tree with EcoTree is a way of paying tribute to a loved one while supporting the preservation of European forests.

At EcoTree, a memorial tree costs on average around €15, depending on the species and the forest in which it is planted. This price reflects the actual value of a living tree, rather than a simple symbolic gesture.

Unlike other companies or organisations, we do not use any intermediaries: our forestry teams carry out the planting, maintenance and sustainable management of each tree in our own forests in France and Denmark. This means you become the full owner of your memorial tree, which grows in a sustainably managed and certified forest. You can track its progress from your customer account, receive news about the forest, and even visit it. When it reaches maturity in many decades, the tree is harvested responsibly and the timber contributes to the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Planting a tree for a deceased loved one with EcoTree is therefore a way of offering a lasting, tangible and meaningful tribute, while supporting forest conservation.