Memorial Forests

Creating forests as living memorials of our loved ones

The Memorial Forest program provides a natural, lasting tribute to loved ones. The UTRCA is involved in four memorial forests across the watershed:

  • London with Logan and Evans Funeral Homes, 519-433-6181 or 519-451-9350
  • St. Marys and Area with Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home and the St. Marys Ministerial Association
  • Thamesford/Zorra Township with the Township of Zorra, 519-485-2490
  • Woodstock with the City of Woodstock, 519-539-1291, and Brock and Visser Funeral Home Burial and Cremation Services, 519-539-8831

Anyone may contact the UTRCA directly and have a tree planted in the memorial forest of their choice.

The family of the deceased receives an “In Memorium” card notifying them that a tree will be planted in memory of their loved one. A  dedication service is held each fall at the London, St. Marys, and Woodstock Memorial Forests.

Bitternut hickory leaves

The cost varies depending on where the tree is planted and the tree species:

  • London – $50 per tree, an income tax receipt will be issued by the UTRCA
  • St. Marys & Area – $50 per tree
  • Thamesford/Zorra Township – $40 per tree
  • Woodstock – $20 per tree

Brochures and further information are available from any of the partners involved.

For more information, please contact Robert Davies, Forestry and Restoration Supervisor (+1 (519) 451-2800 ext. 243).