Trees are a living memorial that provide beauty and a lasting tribute to a loved one. The purpose of this program is to offer the public an opportunity to donate a tree as a memorial to a loved one.

The City of Miramichi in consultation with the Communities in Bloom Committee have designated areas for the planting of Memorial Trees within parks and on other public lands throughout the city.

The donor may choose the area where they would like their memorial tree planted. The donor is responsible for the costs of the purchase of the tree, sign marker and donation label.

The City of Miramichi will plant the memorial tree in the specified area. The city is responsible for the maintenance of the tree.

How it works:

Donors

- Choose an appropriate location within a park or other designated area
- Choose a tree
- Purchase the tree, sign marker and donation label

City of Miramichi

- Plants the tree and provides planting materials
- Maintains the tree

Suggested trees for memorial tree planting program:

- White Ash
- Butternut
- Basswood
- Black Cherry

A memorial tree can be planted:

- In memory of a loved one
- To acknowledge the contributions of a community leader or group
- To commemorate an important event

Contact Information:

City of Miramichi
141 Henry Street
Miramichi, NB E1V 2N5

Phone: 506-623-2150
Fax: 506-623-2261
Email: tourism@miramichi.org