"I received a note from Craig's parents who received the certificate and information and they were very grateful for what we did in Craig's memory. I am so glad I found your site because I cannot think of a better way to remember someone than by a living tribute. The service was EXCELLENT and you can be sure I will utilize your wonderful services again and recommend Celebration Forest to anyone who wants to do something very special for someone, no matter what the event or occasion. Thank you so much for your care and concern about our satisfaction. You certainly have exceeded my expectations in your customer service." V.S. (Alabama) "I have been in the process of moving and am just now able to write and thank you for sending me the certificate with the picture of my daughter's tree and the leaf sample from it. Wow! I think that is such a wonderful thing to have!! I love it. I've had it framed and it hangs on the wall with the dedication certificate and a picture of my daughter. I'll try and remember to take a picture of the arrangement and send it to you. What a great idea; I'm thrilled to have a picture of her tree and to see a leaf." M.B. (California) "About 2.5 years ago... I was hospitalized, in a comma for about three and a half months... no one thought I was going to make it... obviously I did... one of my fondest memories, of what people did for me and my family, was planting trees in Israel in my name. I still have the certificate to this day, and I treasure that someone thought that much of me... When Margo's brother died... it did not seem right to send flowers, they would just die. I thought we should send something that celebrates life. I suggested we do the tree thing... and everyone thought, "Wow, what a great idea." The entire staff was pleased with the decision, our thoughts were confirmed when Margo arrived on Monday and expressed their family's appreciation for the thoughtful gift. It is a gift they will treasure, and a reminder of the "life" that Brant lead, as opposed to the death. Thank you again for this service, for your help and understanding in such a trying time. I will use it in the future... hopefully for a happier occasion!" S.B. (California) "I just got off the phone with the recipient of the maple tree and she is thrilled to know that we remembered her step-son with this living memorial. She was very touched by the thought and wanted to know how we found your company. As for the customer service, very friendly and ordering on-line was easy. Thank you for all the follow-up. I'm not aware of any other organization that takes the time to contact the customer to ensure that the order was handled well and to see if it was received. Thanks!" L.G. (Tennessee) "Thank you so very much for the prompt service in sending my gift to my friends, John and Roy. They were so very touched. John just went outside and kept reading about it and now he says he is going to plan a trip in the future to visit his and Roy's pet, Mattie's tree. They just couldn't get over the gift and how beautiful it is. They didn't know about you, but they sure do now. Thank you so much and I look forward to doing business for all types of gifts in the future, now that I found you." J.C.L (Louisiana) "Giving a tree in memory of our friend's mother was truly the perfect gift. To give a Celebration Forest tree is to give a gift that keeps on giving. I did a lot of research about online tree memorials, and I'm confident that Celebration Forest is the best place in the United States to make such a gift. Keep on planting trees! Thanks!" N.L. (Wisconsin) "We purchased the tree in memory of our friend's sister who unexpectedly passed away. It seemed a fitting way to allow her memory to live on as the tree would grow and prosper. Our friend has received the certificate and appreciates the gift greatly. We were trying to find a way to express our sympathy towards our friend. Mere words, a card or flowers didn't seem adequate. I searched the web looking for expressions of sympathy and came across Celebration Forest. I immediately knew that this was the gift we had been looking for. Next trip to Idaho (perhaps next year) we will stop to view the tree on our way to Yellowstone. Thank you." T.S. (Illinois) "I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for everything. Finding Celebration Forest has been a God-send. Each time I have presented the recipient with their certificate, it has truly touched a special place in their heart. You've been a big part of their healing process." J.M. (Nevada) "Thank you for your caring, professional and fast handling of my tree planting request." M.K. (California) "Planting a tree for someone special when they pass away has always been a way to help me through the grieving process. This began, for me, when my brother died when I was 18. His tree is planted in the cemetery where he is laid to rest. I have enjoyed watching this tree grow and become more beautiful over the years. A living memorial is a great thing. I searched for "the perfect place" to have a tree planted for my friend and I found the Celebration Forest website. What a great and appropriate name!! I was pleasantly surprised by the quick response I got from your company. I will recommend Celebration Forest to others." D.D. (Georgia) "My wife and I wanted to do something special for my best friend Chris Bragman. Since his mother had just passed away, we thought a condolence card just wasn't enough, as it would get thrown away and forgotten after a week. So we decided to plant a tree in his mother's name. After an extensive search on the Internet, my wife and I decided to call Celebration Forest. When I first called, I left a message for Heidi Stockton. Within a day she called me right back and told me all about her company, Celebration Forest. Well, that day I placed my order and that same day a certificate, exclaiming that a tree had been planted in Sarah Marie Bragman's name, was on its way to my best friend Chris. Two days later I get a call from Chris telling me he received the certificate in a beautiful looking frame. He was very impressed and grateful that we did something extraordinary. So when the time comes, I will plant more trees for those special people in my life." P.B. (Pennsylvania) "I wanted to thank you and everyone at Celebration Forest for the professional manner that my order was handled. I found your service online and it was extremely easy to complete the arrangements. My Aunt was moved by the thought. My Uncle liked to fish and this was an appropriate way to keep his memory. Thanks!" M.K. (Kansas) "Your representatives have been most efficient and friendly. I chose your forest because the memorial person lived very near there. I found you on the search engine and have been pleased with your response." B.B. (Massachusetts) "I placed my order with Celebration Forest in memory of a friends passing. My brother had previously placed an order and I thought the idea of planting a tree in someone's memory was a great idea." J.K. (Florida) "Thanks for all the follow-up!!!! It's great. Yes, everything arrived safely. I thought a "living" gift would be a great gift for two people who have been married 50 years and who have given so much to everyone they've had contact with. I found you guys on the web, and the service and information has been great. In fact, I've never had so much follow-through and follow-up from any other company I've dealt with." D.W. (Wisconsin) "Our family adopted a tree in Celebration Forest this month as part of a one year memorial to our Mom. When I first started thinking of ideas of what to do, I contacted Celebration Forest to see if there were any locations closer to me in New York. Heidi was so pleasant! She wrote quickly (and in soothing green font). An information packet was sent without request and our overall vibe of your organization has been a positive one. Whereas we once we thought Idaho to be so far away, we now look forward to visiting one year to see our beautiful tree growing from our love." H.D. (New York) "I volunteered to plant trees for my employer. It was there that I met the most wonderful man, the love of my life. To celebrate our first year together I wanted to do something different, something to remember the day we met. I searched for a service that would dedicate trees. I found Celebration Forest. It was just what I wanted. The certificate provided a life long reminder of the gift that I gave him and the tree is to remind him of the gift he gave me, the gift of love. As the tree grows so does my love, both will last forever. Celebration Forest is a wonderful service, one that I will certainly use again. The attention to detail is amazing, the service outstanding. Thank you for everything." W.W. (Ontario, Canada) "I would like to personally thank Heidi and all those at Celebration Forest who are responsible for the tree that I have dedicated to the memory of a friend. Heidi went out of her way to make sure that my experience was nothing short of exceptional. While I was and am still sad about the loss of my friend, it makes me happy to know that with the help of Celebration Forest...her memory will live on." J.B. (California) I would like to say that Melissa Mekeel and I have gotten nothing but great appreciation from the Falter family for dedicating this tree on behalf of Kimberly Falter. I have gotten great service from yourself on behalf of setting everything up. I knew from the get go that this was the perfect way for myself and Melissa Mekeel to show our deepest sympathy to the Falter Family. Thanks so much for everything. I received the certificates and also received a newsletter. I look forward to the next newsletter. Thanks so much for everything." M.M. (Louisiana) "April 9 is the day you did the letter to me and mailed my certificate. The framed certificate arrived yesterday, the exact date my daughter died 3 years ago. Perfect timing. She died on April 12 and I found out on April 13 so I have two days I deal with. Needless to say, I am glad to have this memorial at this exact time. The frame is beautiful, the certificate is lovely. You couldn't have been more helpful during the few months I was asking questions and making my decision. There was no hard sell or pushy tactics just friendliness and kindness. I was given time and not rushed. My questions were answered immediately and completely. Why did I choose this method to remember my daughter? She was very concerned about the environment and loved trees and mountains as well as the sea. I love trees, I love the solid strength, I love the sound of a breeze in the leaves, trees are comforting to me. Having a tree planted is a way to give back to the planet. While a certificate may age and crumble, a tree goes on and on. I chose a maple specifically because there were several years when my daughter, Gina, experimented with her hair coloring and at different times she was red, black cherry, burgundy, always deep luscious colors and I like to think of her colors in the tree leaves." M.B. Gina's Mom (California) "Thank you Celebration Forest people. Although I believe planting a tree is important, whether or not it is personalized, it is wonderful to be able to do something that offers some comfort to others when they lose someone they love. The dedication gives a feeling of a continuing life experience at a time when it is needed most. You just can't help feeling a pleasurable expectation that you will go see the trees someday. I don't know when...but I'm going to visit the Forest! Thanks again from a grateful customer!" J.W. (California) "I received a call form my uncle earlier this week. He was very moved by the memorial tree program and really appreciated the material he received. Thanks for the program!" D.H. (Missouri) "Thank you for providing such a wonderful service. When my Mother passed away in October, a family friend had a tree planted for her. I thought it was a beautiful gesture. When a close friend of her's and of our family passed recently, I found your web site through a search I did. I had a tree planted for him to have something special for his loved ones to visit, because the tree our friend had planted for my Mother meant so much to me. I found it a comfort, and hope they will as well. Ordering was very easy, and I appreciate the letter you sent to the family, and then to me. I would, and will, recommend Celebration Forest highly! S.C. (Virginia) "I picked Celebration Forest because I liked the idea of being able to visit the actual tree planted for my loved one and knowing exactly where it is!" L.M. (California) "I placed my order online. I simply searched for 'pet memorial' or 'living memorial' and that's how I found you. My brother and his wife had to put their 13 year old Alaskan Malamute to sleep on December 10 and I wanted to do something special for them. They do not have children and their Nuna was precious to them. My order was processed very promptly as when I talked to them (in AZ) over the holidays, they had already received notification of the memorial. Thank you." C.A.F. (Illinois) "I had a very positive experience with the Celebration Forest people. I heard about your forest on a web page dealing with loses threw death. You see I lost my 49 year old sister to cancer and this was our first Christmas apart. I really needed to purchase her a Christmas present and what better then her own tree which she can see from heaven, and beings God gave us this land what better way to honor him also. Purchasing the tree really did make my Christmas a little better, also my family and friends thought it was a wonderful idea. I was told by my sisters partner that she would have been real proud of how I handled this Christmas and that meant a lot to me. So thank you very much for having a lovely place to be able to do something for everyone to enjoy. I am planning on purchasing a tree for my father on his birthday in February 2001. Maybe some of my friends can also celebrate their family the same way." M.B. (New Jersey) "I can not express how delighted my brother and sister-in-law were when they received my gift from Celebration Forest. Our family has always been environmentally conscious and this was the perfect gift for both sides. Thanks again for being so prompt on my order. This gift is very special to all of us. Keep up the good work." M.S. (Ohio) "Before our company decided to plant a memorial tree for one of our families, I never even thought of doing something like this in memory of a loved one. What a great idea. I will definitely remember Celebration Forest in the future. I am happy that I found such a place as this." S.K. (Virginia) "I like being able to do something meaningful for the environment. I like the tree planting, knowing it will be growing and adding to nature, not sending flowers that die and remind people of death. I want them to think about their loved one living on in spirit." P.T. (Massachusetts) "I can't begin to tell you how impressed I was with your service. I never received such personal service from anyone, let alone a company transacting on the internet. You were extremely helpful at every step of the order. You even went out of your way to call the recipient for us to confirm that the certificate was received. In addition, the recipient told us that she received such a beautiful certificate that touched her so deeply and meant so much to her. I would whole heartedly recommend your service to anyone who wants to make an extra special gift to someone. Thank you so much for your extraordinary kindness and for helping us touch someone so deeply." K.K. (New York) "I would like to thank you all for the wonderful site, and the opportunity to plant a "living memory" to my father, Stephen Szegda, who crossed over on May 22, 1995. My father always loved his maple trees, and this is a way to not only remember him, but to let something that he loved so much, flourish. Thank you again for everything." S.S. (Missouri) "I could not be more pleased to have found your website and the quality of the service you provided! We have planted trees before to commemorate births and deaths, but had always done it through a synagogue where trees are planted in Israel. What are the chances that anyone will ever be able to see "their" tree? Your service is far superior because someday I or one of my "recipients" may actually get to Idaho! My request was handled quicker than I could believe and exactly as I requested. The widow of the man we honored called me this past Friday night because she had received the certificate and wanted me to know how pleased her husband would have been and how much it meant to her. She found so much comfort in the thought that her husband will always be remembered by something alive and thriving. I would not hesitate for one second to use your service again and I thank you for all that you have done to execute this flawlessly! You may use me as an example of a happy, satisfied customer any time! Again, Heidi, thanks. You have made me feel as though you personally have taken care of all of this for me and that is what customer service is all about." S.D. (Connecticut) "I ordered with Celebration Forest because I think it is such a wonderful, beautiful and easy way to permanently remember someone. The person I spoke with on the phone was very helpful and considerate. I would definitely recommend Celebration Forest to other people wanting to remember someone special." S.H. (California) "I ordered a tree to celebrate the wedding of a family member. The woman that I talked to on the phone was very patient and seemed genuinely caring. She went out of her way to explain what the certificate would look like and how it would be sent. She never pressured me to get a more expensive package, which I really appreciated. Because I was curious and knew I wouldn't see the certificate for a very long time, I asked if I could have a copy sent to me. They gladly sent one out that day! I have to say I really enjoyed my experience with Celebration Forest and look forward to using their services again. Thank you!" A.B. (Minnesota) "My experience with Celebration Forest was fantastic. I was so pleased that because loss and grief is such a sensitive area to deal with, you and your staff were so wonderful and caring. I treasure my certificate and look forward to seeing a leaf off of the tree my daughter and myself dedicated. Celebration Forest focuses on life being celebrated and remembered. What a wonderful way to honor a loved one's memory. Thank you so much for everything. You all are great." L.C. (Florida) "The certificate arrived safely, and is very nice. I scanned a copy of my wife Charlie's and mine to our daughter on e-mail, and she really liked them, as did our son. I chose to do these trees because we like trees that are living things and will last maybe forever. They are also something that any one of us can visit anytime in the future in remembrance of Charlie & Myself. Thank you again." G.L. (Hawaii) "I received the letter and the lovely framed certificate. It gives me such a lovely feeling to know that there will always be a living memorial to my Mom. She used to say that she wished there were no cemeteries and instead that the body we leave behind become a part of the natural world; the grass, the flowers, the trees...so I feel that though I couldn't be there with her when she died, it's a great comfort to know that I can do something that she would have loved which is to support the creation of something positive. I know pollution and deforestation and abuses of our environment were upsetting to her..she believed that nature was a way that we could maintain our balance and I know she found great joy from the natural world. The celebration forest has allowed our family to honor my mother's positive attitudes about life. A tree gives oxygen, shade, food for the wildlife, and has roots that run deep. It is all about giving and strength. I thank the people who created the celebration forest for allowing us to create living memorial for celebrating love." V.R. (New York) "I received your Certificate of Dedication yesterday and it is very nice. Thank you!" G.P.L (Hawaii) "Thank you to all of you at Celebration Forest. The act of commemorating an event with a tree that will live on as opposed to sending flowers that will die seems such an obvious choice, but it is an original and inspirational gift that bowled my friends over. And that it helps the environment is an added bonus! Thanks again and keep up the good work." B.P. (California) "Please forgive my absentmindness for not thanking you sooner. I will not make it out to Idaho. My wife's son will. He drives a semi truck cross country. The certificates are fantastic. I was treated very well by you and the company. I found your site advertised on the GROWW network out of Florida. As far as I'm concerned I do have a terminal cancer. I have recomended your service to a few others. I hope they use it (your service). They will feel better. Thank You!" J.L.M. (New Jersey) "I appreciate the availability of your service as a living memorial for a loved one who has passed and anxiously await the certificate!" C.M.P. (Florida) "I received the information, as did the family that we had sent the dedication to. It was very easy to do, and the receiving family was very touched. Thank you!" L.W. (Missouri) "I heard about Celebration Forest through GROWW. When my husband died he was cremated and I still have him here with me. I need something, somewhere, living that will celebrate his life, and I know he is happy with this choice. We lived many years in the middle of a forest and I am happy to plant a tree in his memory." S.S. (Arizona) "I was very impressed with the expediency of service as well as the professionalism shown to me in the handling of my order for a tree. The certificate I received is a very impressive piece I am displaying in my home. Thanks again for the wonderful service." T.M. (Pennsylvania) In regard to Heidi Stockton, Service Representative: "I cannot say enough about the great lengths you went to to place my order and get me a copy of the certificate that same day. Your efforts were much appreciated. When a person is going through a tough time the last thing they want to deal with is another individual who is lacking in compassion. You are a very kind individual who made me feel like my tree was the most important in the forest. How very special you are! You made my rough time a little easier. Thank you for being your caring self." L.C. (Pennsylvania) "I first learned about the grove through GROWW, where I volunteer. I used the website to order, and found it very well constructed, and easy to use. The certificate and confirmation letter arrived, and I found it very well done, and very meaningful. I placed my order for a tree in the Celebration Grove to commemorate a life devoted to service, both to her family, and to the larger community. She was a great lady, and deserves to be remembered by many, even those who never had a chance to meet her in person." R.P. (California) "My order went very smoothly and it was very appreciated by the woman we did this for. She was very touched due to the fact that her father was a big environmentalist in Finland, and it was the perfect way to show our sympathy for her." T.L (Pennsylvania) "My Grandfather's favorite hobby was gardening. He had a love of nature and when he passed away, I wanted to honor his memory the same way that he lived. Of all the services I found when searching the web, Celebration Forest stood out because they offered living memorials that would be preserved for life. I cannot thank you enough for offering me the opportunity to remember my Grandfather in this way!" L.D. (Pennsylvania) "Recently, I chose Celebration Forest to have a tree planted in the memory of a friend's father. The tears in his eyes said everything. It meant so much that there was a living monument to his father." J.M. (Nevada) "I wanted to get my best friend a gift that would live longer than us, just like our friendship." K.L.N. (Georgia) "When my Grandmother passed away, I wanted to do something special to memorialize her death. By dedicating a tree to her, I had found the perfect living memorial." H.S. (Idaho) "My son died in 1998. He was a very enthusiastic environmentalist. We called him our own 'tree hugger'. I wanted to do something in his memory that would have pleased him and carried on his love for the environment. I searched the internet and decided that 'Living Memories' was the right choice. I am looking forward to visiting the forest and actually seeing the trees that will live forever in his memory." B.H. (Texas) BBBOnline Reliability Program Copyright © 1997 - 2008, Celebration Forest. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.