Trees of Remembrance
Plant a meaningful expression of caring and love
Welcome
There is a very special place, where the trees grow, nurtured by kindness and concern family and friends have shown. The trees we plant are helping to build a cleaner and greener community.
Planting a “Tree of Remembrance” or a “Tree of Celebration” is a heartfelt way to show love and care. Every spring, volunteers from the community team up with Hillcrest Funeral Home Ltd to plant over 200 trees.
These trees find their home in the McAlpine Forever Forest in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. Anyone can give the gift of a tree anytime.
These trees help to build a cleaner and greener community and support local wildlife.
View Planted Trees
Who Have Trees been Planted for?
Since 2013 Hillcrest Funeral Home has planted over 1500 Trees of Remembrance. Over the years, it has been our honour to plant Trees of Remembrance in memory of many loved ones. As this program continues to grow, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to reserve tree plantings for the families we will directly serve through our funeral home. We hope you understand this change, and we remain deeply grateful for the trust and support our community has shown us throughout the years.
Where will the trees be planted?
As you walk along the Prescott and Russell Recreation Trail you will see the planting sites marked with a plaque and a bench. Built on a former railway line, the soft landscape, mainly made from stone dust, is easily accessible to cyclists and walkers. Since 2018 all the “Trees of Remembrance” will now be planted in McAlpine Forever Forest located next to the Prescott and Russel Recreation Trail.
The McAlpine Forever Forest is located on Concession #1 in Vankleek Hill, ON. Travel east on County Rd #10 and turn right on Concession #1. The site is on the right hand side of the road just before the Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail.
Tree Planting 2025
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Join us for the Annual Tree Planting!
We would love for you to be a part of the annual tree planting!
Enter your email below and we will send you all of the details for the annual tree planting in the Spring when the event is organized.
When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of Peace and seeds of Hope
– Prof Wangari Maathai
When You Purchase a Tree of Remembrance:
- A tree will be planted in The McAlpine Forever Forest along the Prescott Russell Recreation Trail located in Champlain Township. We have planted many different species that are native to Eastern Ontario such as, spruce, white pine, oak, willow, silver maple, sugar maple, and white maple.
- You can choose between a mailed personalized commemorative card or virtual personalized card.
- The name of the person who the tree is being planted for will be permanently listed on the Trees of Remembrance website and your name and personal message will also be displayed.
- Your tree will be planted at the next tree planting and we would love for you to be a part! Tree plantings happen once a year in the Spring. Sign up for our mailing list so we can let you know when the exact date!
Have Questions?
Please fill out the form below to send us an email. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.