Living Memorial Garden Stone

Memorial Tree - Marker Stone

SKU #: KB89020
$38.25

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Description

For more ways to memorialize a loved one, see our memorial garden stones section.

Due to their longevity, trees are often used to mark important sites. They can outlast buildings and even nations. Trees symbolize life and continuous growth. Since the dawn of recorded history, trees have been used as grave markers and living memorials.

This tradition continues today, as more and more people plant memorial trees to remember their loved ones while making the world a greener, more vibrant place. This custom rock marker is designed to mark the trunk of a living memory tree. It tells others that the tree is important, and worthy of respect.

The marker stone is an irregularly shaped trapezoid, and carries the inscription “Planted as a living memorial." This engraved stone weighs 5 pounds, and measures 9 inches wide by 8.75 inches tall. The shape of your stone may vary slightly from the image shown above.

Each of these garden stones is made by hand in the USA. They are weatherproof and designed to last a lifetime. Although the plants in your garden may fade away in the winter, the accent stones will remain year after year. This stone includes a hanger cast into the backside. The hanger can be put in the ground to anchor the stone in place, or hung from a nail over railings, fenceposts, walls, or other areas to maximize visibility. Some tree species can tolerate a nail mounting, but that's not recommended. With proper care and attention, the memorial tree you plant can stand the test of time.

There are hundreds of famous trees worldwide and many are popular tourist attractions. Some famous trees include the drive through Chandelier Tree, Anne Frank's oak, the General Sherman Giant Sequoia, Methuselah, Hyperion, El Árbol del Tule, and Old Tjikko. If you want to see some of the most historically significant trees, be sure to check out Treaty Oak in Austin, Cazneaux Tree in Australia, and the Lone Pine of Gallipoli. There are countless Hanging Oaks, Kissing Trees, and famous tree houses. A tree planted when a child is born will often still be alive long after that child grows old. Some hearty trees live for centuries, and their roots run back through history.