For a grieving child, honoring a deceased loved one is not always an easy thing to do. For some, it’s even very abstract, they don’t know how to go about it. The company Dans Nos Cœurs had the idea of developing Tribute trees, which are to be planted in several forests in France.
the grief is an often abstract notion for children. Several emotions, intense or brief, can intertwine in their head, without them really knowing what is happening. Often, they keep their sadness, grief and questions to themselves. The youngest may then wonder how to pay homage to a loved one who is no longer there or in what place, apart from the cemetery, can we keep his memory? These questions society French, In Our Cheartsspecializing in supporting relatives of the deceased, has tried to respond to this by setting up a project with strong symbolism, which is moreover at the approach of the Toussaint : a Tribute tree service. The idea is to pay lasting homage to the deceased by planting a tree in a memory forest. For this operation, the company is collaborating with the Evol Vert association and NGOs fighting against deforestation. Several species of trees are proposed to be planted.
Why plant a Tribute tree?
Planting a Tribute tree is a gesture both symbolic and ecological. The tree represents for many a symbol of life. In the Christian religion, we also speak of the tree of life, which embodies, among other things, eternity, vitality and harmony. Therefore, choosing to plant a tree for a deceased loved one allows their memory and memory to continue over time. The tree will also grow over the years, by this image your loved one will always remain somehow in the present. His memory and the love you held for him will continue to grow stronger.
From an ecological point of view, a Tribute tree is also a very meaningful act. “The life of the tree continues and it acts in the long term in favor of ecology. In this way, you are also involved in the fight against global warming and leave an eco-citizen mark”, indicates the site In our hearts. As a reminder, trees help fight against air pollutants, absorbing CO2 emissions and producing oxygen. Trees also protect us against certain natural disasters, such as landslides, thanks to their roots. They also protect the fauna and flora, as well as the soil.
Which tree to choose for a deceased loved one?
On the site In Our Hearts, currently a dozen varieties of trees are available for purchase. The prices are quite affordable. If you want to plant a majestic oak or chestnut tree, count 34 euros per tree. There are also packs with several plants, such as the “3 trees of the world” pack which includes a beech, a cedar, and a Mayan walnut for 75 euros. You can place an order directly on the In Our Hearts website and have your tree planted remotely if you are far away. Once the tree has been planted, you will receive a planting certificate for each tree by email or post.
Why the tree can be beneficial for the child in his bereavement?
A tribute tree can be beneficial to the child, in the sense that it makes his mourning concrete. The tree can also represent in his eyes his deceased loved one. And if the child has the opportunity to go to the place where the tree is planted, the place can become a place of meditation and remembrance for him.
Where to plant a Tribute tree?
The Tribute Tree Project is a partner of several forests in France, in Auvergne, in Upper Normandy, in the Puy de Dôme etc Which means that the tree you buy can be planted among one of its forests. If you live abroad, know that the company Dans Nos Cœurs can plant a tree in Peru and even in Colombia. Afterwards, each private individual can, if he wishes, plant a tree in his garden or on land he owns. On the other hand, he cannot himself plant a tree in a communal forest or on private land that does not belong to him. In principle, it must first have an authorization from the ONF (National Forestry Office) or from the owner.