Cost of Planting a Memorial Tree in Australia

Choosing an eco-friendly memorial through tree planting has become an increasingly popular and meaningful way to honor your loved ones in Australia. The cost of planting a memorial tree in Australia can vary widely from $40 for a basic reforestation bundle to $7,000 or more for complete memorial tree services that incorporate cremated remains. This article explores the various options available across Australia, with an explanation focused on plantings that treat human ashes to grow memorial trees.

Understanding Memorial Tree Planting Costs

The cost of planting a memorial tree in Australia varies based on several factors:

• • Provider: Prices differ between types of providers such as local councils, conservation organizations, specialized memorial services, and memorial gardens or forests.

• • Location: Costs vary depending on the planting site, from urban parks to protected forests.

• • Tree Species: Native Australian trees are often less expensive than exotic species.

• • Included Services: Some packages include plaques, ceremonies, and ongoing maintenance.

• • Ash Treatment: Services that treat cremated ashes into soil nutrients for tree planting typically cost more.

Let’s break down the costs by provider type:

Local Council Programs

There are many local councils that offer memorial tree planting services, however this doesn’t include the interment of ashes and ongoing care. For example:

• • Sutherland Shire Council charges $735 (inc. GST) for weekday planting, with an additional $200 (inc. GST) for Saturday planting. Explore here!

The program include:

• • A locally sourced tree

• • Planting 

• • A certificate or GPS coordinates of the tree’s location

It’s important to note that most council programs do not incorporate human ashes into the planting process.

Conservation Organizations

Some conservation groups offer memorial tree planting as part of their reforestation efforts:

• • Trees For Life in South Australia provides memorial tree planting services, with prices starting at $40 for a bundle of 10 seedlings. Explore here!

• • Daintree Life offers memorial planting options in the Daintree Rainforest, though specific pricing is not publicly available. Explore here!

• • One Tree Planted offers memorial tree planting starting at $1 per tree (with their one dollar, one tree slogan), with options to plant in various countries including Australia. Explore here!

These organizations typically focus on planting trees for conservation purposes and do not incorporate human ashes.

Specialized Memorial Services

Companies offering comprehensive memorial tree services that incorporate human ashes typically charge more but provide additional features:

• • Living Legacy Forest: Prices start from $3,200 in Western Australia and $7000  in Victoria. Read more here!

• • Mornington Green: Living Legacy Tree packages start at $7,000 including GST. Read more here!

These services use patented methods to treat cremated remains, turning them into soil nutrients and incorporating them into the tree planting process, creating a living memorial.

Mornington Green: A Premium Memorial Tree Experience

Mornington Green offers a unique and comprehensive memorial tree service that incorporates cremated remains. Their $7,000 package includes: (They also have flower garden options from around $2,000). Explore flower gardens here!

• • Your chosen tree in a selected location within their protected gardens

• • Treatment of ashes using their patented Living Legacy Formula

• • A planting ceremony for up to 15 guests, including refreshments

• • Ongoing tree care and maintenance without added future cost

• • A bronze memorial plaque

• Year-round access to the memorial gardens

What Sets Mornington Green Apart?

• • Ash Treatment Technology: Mornington Green uses a patented process to treat cremated ashes, making them beneficial rather than harmful to the tree. Read ash treatment here!

• • A Special Connection: Feel the heartfelt connection with your loved one even after their death. Enjoy family moments with the legacy tree that grows with your loved one cremated ashes. 

• • Protected Location: The memorial gardens are legally protected, ensuring your tribute to continue to grow undisturbed for generations.

• • Comprehensive Service: From ash treatment to ongoing care, Mornington Green handles all aspects of the memorial process.

• • Pre-Planning Option: You can arrange your memorial tree in advance, reducing the burden on your family and potentially saving on future costs.

• • Ceremonial Event: You can hold a tree planting ceremony for up to 15 people with your families and close friends. 

Other Notable Options

• • Bowra & O’Dea, in partnership with Trillion Trees Australia, offers a free memorial tree planting service for their funeral clients. While not incorporating ashes, this service has planted over 2.5 million trees since 1995. Learn more about them here!

• • The West Perth Memorial Forest offers a community-based approach to memorial tree planting, though specific pricing is not publicly available. Learn them here!

• • The Gifted Tree offers memorial tree planting certificates starting at $34.95, with trees planted in various locations worldwide. Learn them here!

• • REST Funerals & Death Care offers The Living Urn, a bio urn and planting system designed to grow a tree. Their packages start from $275. Learn here!

 

Comparison Of Memorial Tree Planting Costs To Traditional Funerals

When considering the cost of a memorial tree, it’s worth noting that traditional funerals in Australia average around $19,000 for a full-service burial. In this context, even comprehensive and premium memorial tree services like Mornington Green offer a more affordable alternative with added environmental benefits.

Ultimately, the choice for which memorial tree planting service you choose depends on your personal preferences, budget, and whether you wish to turn cremated remains into trees. Regardless of the option you choose, planting a memorial tree creates a living tribute that honors your loved one while contributing to Australia’s nature..

Remember, the true value of a memorial tree goes beyond its cost. It’s about creating a lasting legacy, a place for remembrance, and a positive impact on the environment – something that’s truly priceless.

References

• • Bowra & O’Dea.

• • Daintree Life.

• • Living Legacy Forest.

• • Mornington Green Legacy Gardens.

• • One Tree Planted.

• • REST Funerals & Death Care.

• • Sutherland Shire Council.

• • The Gifted Tree.

• • Trees For Life.

• • West Perth Municipality.

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