{"id":109,"date":"2025-10-30T08:38:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T08:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:47:00","slug":"memorial-tree-bench","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/fa\/about\/get-involved\/memorial-tree-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Tree & Bench"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A Lasting Tribute in A Place You Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Memorial Tree & Bench<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honor the memory of your loved ones with a meaningful tribute that lives on for generations. Our memorial trees, benches, and plaques offer a beautiful way to celebrate special lives while creating peaceful spaces for reflection and remembrance. Each tribute becomes part of our community’s shared landscape, providing shade, rest, and inspiration to countless visitors while preserving precious memories in a place of natural beauty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Memorial Tree<\/summary>\n

Create a living tribute by planting a tree in a park that holds a special place in your heart. We will help you select a species best suited for the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • One-time donation: $1,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
    Memorial Bench<\/summary>\n

    Establish an enduring tribute in your favorite park. We will install a high-quality bench and a custom bronze plaque at your chosen location, creating a lasting space for memory and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • One-time donation of $3,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
      Memorial Plaque<\/summary>\n

      Honor a legacy with a bronze memorial plaque. Your dedication will be placed on an existing park bench or tree, creating a permanent point of remembrance in the location most meaningful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • One-time donation: $500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
        HOW IT WORKS<\/summary>\n

        Step 1: Select memorial type
        Our staff will work with you to choose an appropriate location based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • New bench with plaque<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Existing bench with new plaque<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tree with plaque<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Step 2: Customize Dedication Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Provide description to be written on your plaque<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Step 3: Select Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Choose the appropriate location for your memorial placement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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            Memorial Tree and Park Bench Inquiry Form<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            To learn more about the HEParks Memorial Tree and Park Bench Program, reach out to the Program Coordinator Contact Cindy Flyn via phone or email at 847-781-3633 or CFlynn@heparks.org, or you can always fill out the form below and we will be in touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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