Planting with Purpose: Our Collaboration with Arbor Day Foundation®
When you choose to plant a memorial tree through The Comfort Company, you're not just honoring a loved one – you're participating in a larger mission of forest restoration and conservation. We're proud to be a preferred partner with the renowned Arbor Day Foundation® to make this possible.
Sounds great! But how does all this work?
We get it. You've got alot of questions about how all this works. It's pretty simple:
- Choose your quantity of trees and place an order. You'll receive an immediate email with a downloadable Certificate of Planting.
- We arrange planting: We will arrange planting with our partner, Arbor Day Foundation.
- Your memorial trees are planted: All memorial trees are planted in the spring or fall after your order is placed.
- You receive an impact report: Approximately 3-6 months after planting, you will receive an impact report via email which gives more details about the planting project your order was completed with.
Why Choose Our Memorial Trees?
Nationwide Reforestation: Your memorial trees are planted across North America in areas where reforestation is needed most, ensuring your tribute contributes to ecological restoration.
Double the Impact: Each tree not only honors a cherished memory but also helps combat climate change and restore wildlife habitats.
Expertly Placed: We partner with leading conservation organizations to identify critical planting locations, maximizing the environmental benefit of each tree.
A Living Legacy: As your memorial tree grows, it becomes a enduring symbol of your loved one's impact on the world, continuing their legacy for generations to come.
You've got questions. We've got answers.
General Questions
Q: Is planting a memorial tree legit?
Q: Is planting a memorial tree legit?
A: Absolutely. Our memorial tree planting service is a legitimate and meaningful way to honor a loved one.
We partner with established conservation organizations to ensure your tree is planted where it's needed most, contributing to real environmental restoration efforts.
Q. What does "Forest of Great Need" mean?
Q. What does "Forest of Great Need" mean?
"Forests of Great Need” are chosen with our on-the-ground partners, as they help us determine the forests in greatest need of replanting efforts. Often these areas have been ravaged by fires or drought.
Q. Will there be a plaque or sign by my trees?
Q. Will there be a plaque or sign by my trees?
No, there is not a plaque by your specific tree, but the trees are formally documented on Arbor Day's online tree registry.
Q. Who actually plants the trees?
Q. Who actually plants the trees?
All plantings are completed by contracted professional tree planters and are overseen and assessed by foresters on the grounds.
Our planting partners are:
- US Forest Service
- The Nature Conservancy
- The Longleaf Alliance National Forest Foundation State
- Departments of Natural Resources
- Various State Forestry Agencies
Q. Can I go see where the trees are planted?
Q. Can I go see where the trees are planted?
In a nutshell, no. Generally speaking, these planting are done in remote regions with limited accessibility. Often, there are tens of thousands of acres where hundreds of thousands of seedlings are planted.
Q. What type of trees are planted?
Q. What type of trees are planted?
Our planting partners select and plant trees native to the specific area. Tree species selected will differ from region to region throughout the country.
Q: What does it mean to plant a tree in memory of someone?
Q: What does it mean to plant a tree in memory of someone?
Planting a tree in memory of someone is a beautiful way to create a living tribute. It symbolizes life, growth, and the enduring nature of our love and memories. With our service, it also means contributing to essential reforestation efforts across North America.