When was Celebration Forest founded and why? Why is Celebration Forest's memorial program better than other programs offered today? Where will my tree be located? Do you have any other groves besides the one in north Idaho? Is the forest easy to find? When can I visit my tree? What if my tree dies? What does the price of the tree include? How do I place an order? After I place an order, how long does it take to get the Certificate of Dedication? What information is on the Certificate of Dedication? What occasions are appropriate for a tree dedication? When will my tree be planted? Why do you offer only four types of trees? When will I receive the Forest Update? Can I have copies of the Certificate of Dedication sent to several family members? Is it possible to have several trees planted together? Can we order a tree from our company and list all of our employees as the purchasers? What should I expect after placing an order? Can I purchase a tree for someone but keep my name anonymous? I live overseas. Is it possible to have the Certificate of Dedication sent to me at my home address? 1) When was Celebration Forest founded and why? Celebration Forest was founded in 1995 for three reasons. First, we wanted to offer a service to individuals who cared as much for the environment as we did, an opportunity to dedicate a living memorial for someone special in their lives. Second, we wanted family members to be able to visit their actual memorial tree by assigning each tree a specific grove number. And finally, we wanted to create permanent forest preserves by planting strong and healthy young trees that would never be used for harvest or development. Return to top 2) Why is Celebration Forest's memorial program better than other programs offered today? Celebration Forest's memorial program is based around the fact that we are creating permanent forest preserves where families can visit their actual memorial tree. Each tree is assigned a grove number and planted on a designated spot within the forest. When families come to visit Celebration Forest, they can easily find their tree by locating the column and row number listed on their Certificate of Dedication. And, because we will never open the forest for harvest or development, your memorial tree will be around for future generations to see your living legacy. Other "Somewhere Programs" are based around the idea that they will take your money and have a tree planted on federal or state land "somewhere" in the state of your choice. With these programs, you never know when or where your tree was planted. Return to top 3) Where will my tree be located? Currently, we are creating the Bear Butte Grove located 10 miles north of Sandpoint in north Idaho. Each tree is assigned a grove number consisting of a column and row number, as listed on the Certificate of Dedication, so you can easily locate your tree when you come to visit the forest. Return to top 4) Do you have any other groves besides the one in north Idaho? Not yet. When the Bear Butte Grove in north Idaho approaches completion, we will look to other areas of the United States to begin creating a new grove. Eventually, we plan to have a grove in every state in the United States as well as some around the world. Return to top 5) Is the forest easy to find? The forest is extremely easy to locate and has a large sign at the entrance. Simply follow the driving directions listed on our Forest Map page. Return to top 6) When can I visit my tree? You are welcome to visit your tree any time, including weekends and holidays. The forest is open year-round, although the best time to visit is June through November. During the winter, the forest is usually covered in snow and the walk may be difficult. Return to top 7) What if my tree dies? The first two years are the most important in the development of the tree. We plant the Spruce and Pine trees when they are 2-3 feet tall and the Maple and Oak trees when they are 6-12 feet tall. Because the trees are so large when planted in Celebration Forest, their survival rate is exceptional. However, if the tree does not take to the soil within the first two years, we will replace it free of charge. Return to top 8) What does the price of the tree include? The price of each tree covers the cost of raising and nurturing each tree to assure it is established, as well as protecting the tree for it's lifetime. Each tree comes with a FREE standard package, which includes a Certificate of Dedication, a grove number, a two-year guarantee, and a listing on our Memory Lane page on the website. Other additional packages and memorial items are available and are listed on the Trees and Gifts page. Return to top 9) How do I place an order? There are several ways to place an order. The easiest and fastest way is to use our secure online order form. You can also print out the online order form, fill it out and either fax it or mail it to us. Or, you can call our toll-free number above and place your order over the phone. Return to top 10) After I place an order, how long does it take to get the Certificate of Dedication? All dedications are processed and mailed within 1-5 business days after receiving the order. Next day processing is available for $9.00. Return to top 11) What information is on the Certificate of Dedication? The Certificate of Dedication is printed on 8 1/2 x 11 marbleized cream colored, card stock paper and laminated. The certificate lists the personalized dedication, the name of the person to whom the tree is dedicated, the tree species and grove number, the date of the dedication, and the name of the purchaser. Return to top 12) What occasions are appropriate for a tree dedication? All of life's special occasions are appropriate for a tree dedication. Whether you wish to memorialize the passing of a loved one or family pet, or are giving a gift for a holiday, birthday, anniversary or wedding, the gift of a memorial tree is always appreciated. Return to top 13) When will my tree be planted? Most of the trees in Celebration Forest are pre-planted in the spring and are sold through the summer, autumn and winter months. This way, you are able to visit your tree the same year in which it was dedicated. However, in the instance that all of the pre-planted trees are sold, your tree will be planted the following Spring. Return to top 14) Why do you offer only four types of trees? We chose the Spruce, Pine, Maple and Oak trees because of their beauty, long-life and benefit to surrounding wildlife. These four types of trees are very hardy and grow well in the climate and environment of north Idaho. Return to top 15) When will I receive the Forest Update? The Forest Update consists of a picture of Celebration Forest and leaf sample of your actual tree. Because we want to capture your tree at it's best, we send the updates in the autumn when the tree is in full bloom and the leaves are turning colors. If you purchase a tree as a gift for someone else, the Forest Update is mailed to the recipient's address for their personal records. Return to top 16) Can I have copies of the Certificate of Dedication sent to several family members? Yes. For an additional fee of $5.00 per certificate, we will mail as many Certificates as you would like, to as many addresses as you would like. Return to top 17) Is it possible to have several trees planted together? Yes. We can arrange to have several trees planted next to each other in the forest. Return to top 18) Can we order a tree from our company and list all of our employees as the purchasers? Yes. We can personalize the Certificate of Dedication to read however you would like and list as many names as you have for the purchasers. Return to top 19) What should I expect after placing an order? You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your dedication is mailed, usually within 1-5 business days. If you ordered a tree as a gift for someone else, a confirmation letter and brochure will be mailed to you, and the Letter of Dedication, explaining who we are and what we do, will accompany the Certificate of Dedication that is mailed to the recipient's address. You will also receive a follow-up email to check on the delivery of the dedication package and to encourage feedback on your order. Return to top 20) Can I purchase a tree for someone but keep my name anonymous? Yes. We will simply eliminate your name as the purchaser on the Certificate and Letter of Dedication upon your request. Simply put "anonymous" as the purchaser name on the order form. Return to top 21) I live overseas. Is it possible to have the Certificate of Dedication sent to me at my home address? Yes. We encourage international orders. However, the price of shipping is not included in the price of the tree and will be added to the tree price. Return to top "Believe one who knows: you will find something greater in words than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters." -- St. Bernard BBBOnline Reliability Program Copyright © 1997 - 2008, Celebration Forest. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.